Castlemaine Surrounds, VIC 3478
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Bendigo's centre.
- Country charm
- $280/wk Median
- 8.4% Renters
Castlemaine Surrounds Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 9.2k
- Median age
- 52
- Median weekly rent
- $280
- To the CBD
- 27km
- Walkability
- 6.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Castlemaine Surrounds Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Castlemaine Surrounds offers a genuinely different pace from Bendigo's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $280 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 9,225, with 8.4% renting rather than owning.
Around Castlemaine Surrounds
Castlemaine Surrounds Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Castlemaine Surrounds Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Castlemaine Surrounds
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Castlemaine Surrounds
Real questions renters ask before moving to Castlemaine Surrounds.
Is Castlemaine Surrounds walkable?
Castlemaine Surrounds carries a walkability score of 6.2/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
How much does it cost to rent in Castlemaine Surrounds?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Castlemaine Surrounds is $280. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $280 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Castlemaine Surrounds family-friendly for renters?
Castlemaine Surrounds has around 6 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $280/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Bendigo.
Is Castlemaine Surrounds a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Castlemaine Surrounds has a 8.4% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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