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VIC · Glenelg Council

Casterton, 3311

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,574

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.9%

Median age

58

Median income

$881/wk

Employment rate

42.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$325,000

Languages at home

4.1%non-English

Most common: Nepali, Hindi, Italian

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

30.3/100
Below average

1067th in VIC

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
What Casterton is known for: Education hub, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Heritage area, National parks

Suburb profile

Casterton offers a slower smaller community life in Glenelg Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.

Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Casterton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$325k

-18% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,574

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

15.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#286

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

62nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

44th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

33rd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
30.3/100 — Below average
National rank
5525th in Australia
State rank
1067th in VIC
Peer rank
#286 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#565 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$325,000
Median price change
-17.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,574(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · -0.9% over 5 years · 44th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
-0.9%
Change in 1 year
+1
Change in 5 years
-14
Growth rank in VIC
44th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,550), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,673
Median age
58
Median household income / week
$881
Dwelling vacancy
15.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
139 of 900
Median monthly mortgage
$700
Employment rate
42.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
717 / 0 / 36 (+ 7 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
109
Against the person
20
Against property
39
Rate per 1,000 residents
69.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 84 residents
State safety percentile
62th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-9.2%

Most common offence types

  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store9
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • C32 Drug Possession9
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order15
  • Other Crimes Against The Person8

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
969
Median ICSEA percentile
33th
School list
  • Casterton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 100 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
  • Casterton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 960 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 995 · 45th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 41 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Casterton KindergartenJackson Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Casterton Memorial Hospital/Russell St
  • Casterton Memorial Hospital/Russell St
  • Wathen St/Henty St
  • Wathen St/Henty St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Goodman ParkPark
  • Island Park ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Casterton Memorial Hospital (5.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Casterton Memorial HospitalRussell StreetHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
39
Participants per 1,000 residents
24.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
22° / 12°
Rainfall
103 mm · ~13 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
19° / 10°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 7°
Rainfall
325 mm · ~41 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
17° / 9°
Rainfall
210 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

23 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Building and Works to Construct a Canopy
    TRANSPORT DEPOT, 29 RHODES STREET CASTERTON 3311Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Two lot re-subdivision
    26 MT GAMBIER ROAD & 12A MT GAMBIER ROAD CASTERTON 3311Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works in a heritage overlay
    HAIRWIZE, 95 HENTY STREET CASTERTON 3311Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Building and Works to Construct a Shed
    Rhodes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • External Painting in a Heritage Overlay
    Casterton News, 76 Henty StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works to Construct a Shed
    Rhodes StreetWithdrawn
  • AMENDMENT: Business Identification Signage - Logo and Screen Picture (residential aged care facility)
    Edgarley Home, 79-87 Jackson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works in a heritage overlay including reinstating lacework and painting facade
    73 Henty StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Signage to Existing Shed
    Casterton Pastoral & Agricultural Society Inc, Murray StreetWithdrawn
  • Buildings and works for external painting and alterations in a heritage overlay
    116-118 Henty StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • External painting and signage in a heritage overlay
    104 Henty StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation of Red Line Plan to Include Outdoor Dining Areas
    Glenelg Inn, 2-10 Henty StreetWithdrawn
  • Exterior painting in a heritage overlay
    Glenelg Inn, 2-10 Henty StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a Shed
    Racecourse, 183 Racecourse RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a Shed
    5850 Glenelg HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works in heritage overlay
    144 Henty StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a warehouse/shed and water tank
    Plumbing Shed, 4-10 McPherson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works to Construct an Extension to a Dwelling
    94 Old Mt Gambier RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct Two (2) Verandahs
    Casterton Bowling Club, 2 Murray StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and Development for an Office
    45 McPherson StreetWithdrawn

  • March 2020

  • SECONDARY CONSENT: Building and Works to Construct a Shed
    Rhodes StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • SECONDARY CONSENT: Buildings and works - residential aged care facility
    Edgarley Home, 79-87 Jackson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct decking
    15 McKinlay StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • CASTERTON RAILWAY STATIONNH1663
  • STOCK SELLING RINGNH0314

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 66.2 km away).

Coalition 70.2%Labor 29.8%

9.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +29.8 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • CastertonLabor 29.0% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
  • MerinoLabor 36.6% · Coalition 63.4% TPP (2025)25.6 km away
  • ColeraineLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)34.5 km away
  • DartmoorLabor 21.4% · Coalition 78.6% TPP (2025)35.9 km away
  • BranxholmeLabor 23.7% · Coalition 76.3% TPP (2025)52.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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