Casterton
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Casterton, a charming country town in western Victoria, is renowned for its beautiful riverfront setting and rich rural heritage. Famous as the birthplace of the kelpie sheepdog, the town offers a welcoming local vibe and lively community spirit.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,673
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.58°, 141.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,632
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
14.2°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
9.0°C
Record High
46.6°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
579 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 16 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.