Castlemaine Property & Rent
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Castlemaine Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Castlemaine Community Overview
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Castlemaine Schools
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📍 About Castlemaine
CASTLEMAINE is situated in Other Regional Victoria, with the ABS 2021 Census recording a population of 7,506 residents across a density of 379 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.7M, representing substantial growth of 102% over the past decade, while units have reached a median of $0.5M with even stronger gains of 121% over the same 10-year period.
Education: The local public secondary option is Castlemaine Secondary College, which achieved a ranking of #183 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a local crime rate of 8007 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.18 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it close to the state's typical safety levels.
Demographics: The Chinese community represents 0.50% of residents, equating to approximately 37 people, reflecting a smaller presence of this demographic group.
Transport: The town is positioned approximately 123.9km from the CBD, with the journey by car taking around 89 minutes, though there is no direct train station serving the area.