CASTLEMAINE卡斯尔梅

Other Regional Victoria
House Median
Local$720,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
Local$536,500
Melbourne Median$590,597
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate8,007
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local0.5%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby0
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

CASTLEMAINE Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

CASTLEMAINE median house price is $720K, with +102% growth over 10 years, 34% below Melbourne median, unit median $537K.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$720,000
House Growth
+102%2014-2024
Unit Price
$536,500
Unit Growth
+121%2014-2024
3BR House
$500/wk
2BR House
$400/wk
3BR Unit
N/A
2BR Unit
$400/wk

CASTLEMAINE Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 8,007 per 100k residents, 18% above the VIC average. Safety awareness recommended.

Caution Advised
Crime rate 8,007 per 100kAbove VIC average (6,810)
601
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

CASTLEMAINE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 7,506, 0.5% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

7,506
Total Population
379
/km² Density
0.5%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
3,093 people
41.2%
2
Aust
2,458 people
32.8%
3
Irish
1,277 people
17.0%
4
Scottish
1,078 people
14.4%
5
German
374 people
5.0%

Transport

123.9 km
To CBD
89 min
Drive to CBD
119 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

CASTLEMAINE Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in CASTLEMAINE, top score 32.2.

CASTLEMAINE Overview

CASTLEMAINE is situated in Other Regional Victoria, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 7,506 residents across a density of 379 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.7M, representing substantial growth of 102% over the past decade, while units have reached a median of $0.5M with even stronger gains of 121% over the same 10-year period.

Education: The local public secondary option is Castlemaine Secondary College, which achieved a ranking of #183 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a local crime rate of 8007 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.18 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it close to the state's typical safety levels.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 0.50% of residents, equating to approximately 37 people, reflecting a smaller presence of this demographic group.

Transport: The town is positioned approximately 123.9km from the CBD, with the journey by car taking around 89 minutes, though there is no direct train station serving the area.

CASTLEMAINE FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, CASTLEMAINE has a median house price of $0.7M, up 102% over 10 years, and median unit price of $0.5M, up 121% over 10 years. Significant price growth indicates a hot investment area.