Overall score
Castlemaine
65.4/100
Harcourt
42.6/100
Castlemaine vs Harcourt, VIC Suburb Comparison
Castlemaine for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CastlemaineHarcourt
Crime rate
Castlemaine
97.8 / 1k
Harcourt
225.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Castlemaine
384
Harcourt
36
Population
Castlemaine
7,506
Harcourt
1,038
Metric leadCastlemaine 10Harcourt 02 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCastlemaine
- Best for investmentCastlemaine
- Best for best valueCastlemaine
- Best for best schoolsCastlemaine
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Castlemaine | Harcourt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.4/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.8 / 1k | 225.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 45 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 11.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 384 | 36 |
| Green cover | 18.3% | 6.3% |
| Population | 7,506 | 1,038 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Castlemaine is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Harcourt is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Castlemaine is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Harcourt answers with housing affordability.
Castlemaine suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Harcourt is the stronger match for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.