Casterton VIC

Postcode 3311 · Glenelg LGA

Casterton is a small community in Victoria within the Glenelg local government area (postcode 3311). With a population of 1,673, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $46K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Casterton is $275,000, having declined 5.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $380. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $700.

Casterton is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 975, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Glenelg LGA is higher than average at 12,431 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Casterton offers a gross rental yield of 7.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($275K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.2% High Yield
Price vs State$275K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.0x Moderate
Price Momentum-5.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$275K
-5.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$160
POPULATION
1,673
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$881
Personal Income /wk$523
Mortgage /mth$700
CRIME (Glenelg LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,431
Total Incidents2,489
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA975
Total Students247
Government2
Catholic1
Casterton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 960
Casterton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969
Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 995
HOSPITALS (1)
Casterton Memorial Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024