Castle Donnington at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
139
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Castle Donnington.
The postcode for Castle Donnington is 3585 (VIC).
Castle Donnington (3585) sits in the Gannawarra region of Victoria.
Castle Donnington has roughly 139 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Castle Donnington scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Castle Donnington's population at 139, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
139
Median age
43
Family households
81%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
139
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Castle Donnington.
Local schools for Castle Donnington
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Government School Catchment
Lake Boga Primary School
Swan Hill Specialist School
Swan Hill Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Castle Donnington.
- What is the Castle Donnington postcode?
- Castle Donnington is in the 3585 postcode, in VIC, in the Gannawarra Shire Council region.
- Where is Castle Donnington?
- Castle Donnington is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3585, in the Gannawarra Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Castle Donnington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Castle Donnington?
- There are 5 schools serving Castle Donnington on this page, including Lake Boga Primary School, Swan Hill Christian School, Swan Hill Specialist School.
- How walkable is Castle Donnington?
- Castle Donnington has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Castle Donnington?
- Castle Donnington is close to Lake Boga, Pental Island, Tresco West, Swan Hill Pioneer, Fish Point.
- What is the population of Castle Donnington?
- The population of Castle Donnington is approximately 139 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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