Castlemaine

VIC 3450 · Mount Alexander

7,506 (2021) → 7,738 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,506

Population

$708K

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Castlemaine is a moderate growth suburb in Mount Alexander, VIC 3450, about 107km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $708K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 105km inland. Castlemaine has an overall score of 73/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.

106.6 km

To Melbourne CBD

104.6 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

590 m

To nearest station

Demographics

7,506

Population

Median age

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,106

vs NSW median-40.2%

Bachelor degree or higher47.8%

Born in Australia78.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,928 / 8 / 213

Top countries of birth: England (3.94%), New Zealand (1.56%), Vietnam (0.69%), USA (0.61%), Germany (0.56%)

Top languages: German (0.55%), Spanish (0.37%), French (0.28%), Italian (0.27%), Mandarin (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$708K-4.8%

Median house (2024)

$581K+2.1%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling546/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft173/100k

Domestic assault413/100k

Robbery53/100k

Non-domestic assault480/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 512 (all categories, latest year)6,821 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

Within 10km6 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1060 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Castlemaine North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
Winters Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
Castlemaine Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1052
Castlemaine Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

Olivet Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1053
Campbells Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1006
Chewton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1082
Castlemaine Steiner School & KindergartenCombined · Independent · 6kmICSEA 1099
Harcourt Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 1012
Castlemaine Secondary College-Yapeen CampusSecondary · Government · 8.6km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

41Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Peak train frequency10/hr

Nearest train stationCastlemaine Railway (590 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.5°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

560mm

Rainfall/yr

6.6h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets

3434 in suburbCafes/Rest.

1616 in suburbParks

66 in suburbPlaygrounds

4033 in suburbPools

22 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

33 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

33 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

4846 in suburbSports fields

11 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalSt John of God Hospital (64.3 km)

Nearest vet750 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (87.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.60

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

Long Day Care

Preschool / Kinder

OSHC

Family Day Care

Total services8

Exceeding NQS or above3 of 8 rated

Services per 1,000 residents1.07

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.76%

Projected population 20418,824

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Mount Alexander

Moonlight Flat (Mount Alexander)Data not available46transport McKenzie Hill$833K48transport Barkers CreekData not available10transport Campbells Creek$723K41transport Golden Point (Mount Alexander)$385K0transport ChewtonData not available19transport

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Frequently asked questions about Castlemaine

Is Castlemaine safe?

Castlemaine has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,821 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Castlemaine?

In Castlemaine, the .

How far is Castlemaine from Melbourne CBD?

Castlemaine is about 106.6 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Castlemaine?

Castlemaine has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1069 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Castlemaine?

Castlemaine has a transport score of 83/100, including 1 train station and 41 bus stops.