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| Locality | Casterton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.60028 |
| Longitude | 141.29208 |
| Population | 1,607 |
| Density | 7.1 /km² |
| Area | 226.8 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Postcode | 3311 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 324 km west |
Casterton is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,607. The locality covers an area of 226.8 km², giving a population density of about 7.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 324 km west of Melbourne. Casterton is located at 37.6003°S, 141.2921°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3311. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Casterton rests in a shallow valley, where the Glenelg River, a ribbon of muted green, traces its patient course. It lies 51.4 km east-north-east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 61°T), and is situated 42.7 km east-south-east of Penola. The land here is a softened watercolour, the rolling plains painted in shades of ochre and muted gold under a sky that often hangs a vast, pale blue. Eucalypts, their bark peeling like old parchment, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze that carries the scent of dry earth and distant sheep. The air itself feels worn smooth by the passage of countless days, holding a quiet stillness that settles deep within the bones, a gentle invitation to simply be.
This is a place woven from the threads of pastoral ambition and the enduring strength of the land. Casterton’s history is written in the well-worn stones of its main street and the sturdy timber of its older buildings, a testament to the pioneering spirit that first settled these fertile grounds. The local economy, largely shaped by the surrounding agricultural and grazing industries, hums with a steady, unhurried rhythm. The Glenelg River, once a vital artery for transport and now a celebrated amenity, offers a quiet beauty that draws visitors seeking respite. It’s a locality where the stories of the past still resonate, a quiet echo in the wide-open spaces.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Casterton, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Casterton, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Casterton includes the postcode (3311), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenelg Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Casterton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |