Castlemaine flood & bushfire risk
Of Castlemaine’s 5,513 mapped properties, 3.8% are in a mapped flood area and 72.1% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Castlemaine’s flood exposure is in line with the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Castlemaine
Flood and bushfire areas across Castlemaine. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Castlemaine
Castlemaine sits in the Mount Alexander council area, which recorded 961 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 961 total. Figures are for the whole Mount Alexander council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Castlemaine
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 Castlemaine
Castlemaine is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
Rural residential — acreage-style homes on large lots; semi-rural living.
Zone: RURAL LIVING ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Castlemaine
Castlemaine can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Castlemaine
At the 2021 Census, 14.4% of Castlemaine’s 7,506 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 Castlemaine
Mount Alexander council approved 104 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Mount Alexander council area (not just Castlemaine). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 6 Mcgregor Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 5 Crag Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 52C Ray Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 2 Daniell Drive, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 4/8 Gaulton Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 14 Dick Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 11 Muirhead Street, Castlemaine VIC 3450
- 4 Winters Avenue, Castlemaine VIC 3450
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.