Casterton Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Casterton Compares
Casterton vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Casterton | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $881 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $160 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $700 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 58 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Casterton is a locality 315 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3311. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Glenelg.
According to the 2021 Census, Casterton has a population of 1,673 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $881, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 31 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Casterton includes a median weekly rent of $160, median monthly mortgage repayment of $700, with 760 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Casterton scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Casterton include Casterton Secondary College, Casterton Primary School and Sacred Heart School.
Casterton is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Casterton Details
| Postcode | 3311 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,673 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $881/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $523/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $160 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $700 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 226.8 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 760 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 31 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.583333 |
| Longitude | 141.4 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 315 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Glenelg |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 186 (11.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 136 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 240 (14.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 472 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 637 (38.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 302 (18.1%) |
| Asthma | 164 (9.8%) |
| Diabetes | 134 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 133 (7.9%) |
| Cancer | 84 (5.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 66 (3.9%) |
| Dementia | 38 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 47 (6.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 276 (37.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 242 (32.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 175 (23.6%) |
Schools in Casterton
Suburbs Near Casterton
Same Postcode (3311)
More Casterton Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.