Casterton, VIC 3311 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Casterton is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3311, home to 1,673 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Glenelg local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 331 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,673
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $881 /week
- Median personal income
- $523 /week
- Median family income
- $1,297 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Glenelg
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Warrnambool and South West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $160 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $700
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Casterton Primary School
- Sacred Heart School
- Casterton Secondary College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Wathen St/Henty St
- Casterton Memorial Hospital/Russell St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.7% of the 1,188 resolvable premises in Casterton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 40.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 121 across postcode 3311 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 51 property offences, 20 violent offences, 9 drug offences.
- Wider Glenelg LGA: 12,431 offences per 100,000 residents.
Other suburbs in Glenelg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Casterton?
Casterton (VIC 3311) had 1,673 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Glenelg local government area.
What is the median rent in Casterton?
The median advertised rent in Casterton is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Casterton?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Casterton covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Casterton Primary School (0.2 km), Sacred Heart School (0.9 km), Casterton Secondary College (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Casterton?
Casterton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Casterton?
Across postcode 3311, 121 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (51), violent (20), drug offences (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Casterton?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Casterton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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