Casterton flood & bushfire risk
Of Casterton’s 1,452 mapped properties, 16.3% are in a mapped flood area and 65.8% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Casterton’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Casterton
Flood and bushfire areas across Casterton. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Casterton
Casterton sits in the Glenelg council area, which recorded 1,679 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,679 total. Figures are for the whole Glenelg council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Casterton
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Casterton
Casterton is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
School catchments in Casterton
Casterton can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Casterton
At the 2021 Census, 9.6% of Casterton’s 1,673 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Casterton
Glenelg council approved 67 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Glenelg council area (not just Casterton). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 423 Casterton-Apsley Road, Casterton VIC 3311
- 1-7 Cowland Street, Casterton VIC 3311
- 6344 Portland-Casterton Road, Casterton VIC 3311
- 12 Ross Street, Casterton VIC 3311
- 8 Tarring Road, Casterton VIC 3311
- 6 Miller Street, Casterton VIC 3311
- 109 Thompsons Road, Casterton VIC 3311
- 5 Tuckett Street, Casterton VIC 3311
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.