Mount Alexander Shire Council
Castlemaine
Castlemaine at a glance
Median house
$720,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$536,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,506
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Castlemaine.
Castlemaine is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$720,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $536,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$720,000
Sales data pending
$536,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
7,506
Median age: 52
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.43%
Based on $720,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.91%
Based on $536,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,506
Median age
52
Family households
57%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
618
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.
100
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Castlemaine.
Local schools for Castlemaine
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine Primary School
Winters Flat Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Castlemaine.
- What is the median house price in Castlemaine?
- The median house price in Castlemaine, VIC 3450 is $720,000. The median unit price is $536,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Castlemaine postcode?
- Castlemaine is in the 3450 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Castlemaine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Castlemaine?
- There are 9 schools serving Castlemaine on this page, including Castlemaine North Primary School, St Mary's School, Castlemaine Primary School.
- How walkable is Castlemaine?
- Castlemaine has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Castlemaine?
- Castlemaine is close to Moonlight Flat, Mckenzie Hill, Campbells Creek, Chewton, Golden Point.
- What is the population of Castlemaine?
- Castlemaine has approximately 7,506 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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