Mount Alexander Shire Council · 34.4 km from CBD · Median rent $470/wk
Median rent — Source: DFFH Jun 2025 rental bond data · Crime data — CSA Dec 2025
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| Suburb | Median Rent | Transit | CBD | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine current | $470/wk | 43/100 | 34.4 km | 0 |
| Elphinstone | $498/wk | 40/100 | 36.7 km | 0 |
| Baringhup | $536/wk | 49/100 | 29.9 km | 0 |
| Green Gully | $542/wk | 51/100 | 28.7 km | 0 |
| Campbells Creek | $472/wk | 34/100 | 41.4 km | 0 |
Castlemaine has a moderate crime rate, broadly similar to the Melbourne metro average.
588 total incidents recorded · Source: CSA Dec 2025
| School | Type | Sector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemaine Secondary College | secondary | Government | View zone → |
| Castlemaine North Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| Castlemaine Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |
| St Mary's School | primary | Catholic | View zone → |
| Winters Flat Primary School | primary | Government | View zone → |