# Economy & Advantage — Casey

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

Area: Casey (Council (LGA))

A population jump of 12.3% since the last census marks Casey as one of the fastest growing areas in the region. This growth is matched by a strong economic profile, with the area ranking higher than 80% of similar places for overall advantage. It is a wealthy and expanding hub with a high level of professional skills.

Residents in Casey have strong access to money and resources, scoring a 9 out of 10. This high level of advantage is supported by strong education and job skills, which rank higher than 80% of similar areas.

The population has climbed to 414,929 people. This 12.3% increase is well above the Victorian growth rate of 8.0%.

Commercial activity is high, with 38,067 businesses operating in the area. This scale of business is mirrored in the housing market, where the 3,674 approved dwellings are among the highest for this level.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 986 | — |
| Population estimate | 414,929 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 12.3% | — |
| Businesses | 38,067 | — |
| Dwellings approved | 3,674 | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA21610/casey/topic/economy-advantage