Castlemaine, VIC 3450

4.4(8 reviews)

Ranked 4th best suburb by locals in Loddon Region, VIC

Great for

  • Parks and recreation
  • Clean & green
  • Schools
  • Neighbourly spirit
  • Safe and sound

Not great for

  • Parking
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping options

Who lives here?

  • Families With Kids
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Retirees
  • Hipsters

Reviews of Castlemaine, VIC

22nd August 2023

"Country Chapter"

I chose Castlemaine for my new country chapter for many reasons; its beautiful architecture and fascinating history, its arts community, its train station, its feeling of community, the beautiful countryside and its close proximity to Melbourne.

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
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2nd August 2023

"What a view!"

Absolutely stunning scenery!
Can't wait to go back for another relaxing getaway.
100% recommend!
Has a cashed up holiday goer vibe but doable on a budget also :)

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  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Hipsters
  • Trendy & Stylish
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2nd August 2023

"So much to offer"

Castlemaine has so much to offer- it is difficult to know where to start. Beautiful gold rush era architecture In a peaceful setting. Art, culture, great food, markets and friendly people. Wonderful botanical gardens and an art museum housing paintings by McCubbin and Tom Roberts … and that’s just the beginning.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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2nd August 2023

"Favourite Place"

I’’ve been visiting Castlemaine regularly for many years and just love it. There are the obvious things like the architecture,history, cafes, galleries etc but there is also something about the light that is just enchanting. Bit the bullet last year and bought an old home and plan to gradually move up there.

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  • Families with kids
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"Great country town, loved by locals and 'inner north' migrants"

After living in Fitzroy for 6 years we recently made the tree change and settled in Castlemaine. It could still be the honeymoon period but we absolutely love this place. There are some great coffee shops and restaurants to meet the needs of a foodie, fantastic markets to buy locally grown produce and arts, and the cycling around here is outstanding. Whether you are into road, gravel or mountain biking, its awesome. Oh, and not to forget about the great two local breweries and friendly pubs. I commute to the city by train, which is super easy. The train ride is a bit more expensive than I thought, costing about $4000 for an annual unlimited commute. The drive into the city is also quite easy, but I prefer the train. And yes, the supermarket is expensive, but the range is really good, not too dissimilar to Piedemonte in Fitzroy North.

Who lives here?

  • Families with kids
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sachimin
sachimin

After one year do you still bear the above comments about the area? Please kindly comment cz i m planning to move here with my family as a migrant. Thank you

paulv5

200%, its a wonderful place to live, both for people with and without families.

sachimin
sachimin

Thank you so much for your kind reply ..

Keanan slinger
Keanan slinger

Hi, I plan on staying in Castlemaine for a month or two as I have started a new job. Is it a safe place to live? Commuting to Kyneton and city? As I will be working in Kyneton. If all goes well I plan on staying permanently in Gisborne, Kyneton or Castlemaine.

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Rentals in Castlemaine

"View from here"

Castlemaine is community. There's a whole bunch of people who are really into their thing doing their thing here. And they all get on, in the 'maine. It's looked over by applely Mt Alexander and vintage Leanganook, a stone's throw from misty Mt Franklin and Daylesford. It's got doctors, swimming holes, golf courses, mtb tracks, and goldfields galore, it's got cafes, a few knock out restaurants, a lot of okay ones. It's got people who'll talk to you on the street in the sun, people who'll dance with you. It's got people to hot rod and rockabilly with, people to yoga with, people to meditate with. It's got a hospital to heal you, and a bunch of watering holes to set the long afternoons amber. You can listen to poets or quiet or to live bands. The winters get fair drawn in so, be prepared, but the green chill has blue skies - the frosts are bracing, but the fires are warm and thermals are cheap, and chopping wood 'l get you hot anyhow. The train'll take you to Melbourne in under 1hr and a half, and the Conductors express will get you back in just over an hour in the busy afternoon. Cinema? Check. Close to Bendigo? Check. Expensive and monopolized IGA? Check! But really? How much of our experience is about how we notice where we are? how much do we make our own place to live? Sure, take a look, and you might see something completely different.

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
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"A better Alternative than living in the Burbs"

Castlemaine has grown from an industrial hub in central Victoria to a Tree Change destination bursting with cultural depth and real community spirit. Fast Rail to Southern Cross station is 1hr and 5 mins on the morning express service, making it an easy commute to those that work in the CBD of Melbourne.

Great for

  • Relaxed Lifesyle
  • Community
  • Cultural Diversity

Not great for

  • Limited "Tradies"
  • Unsealled Roads
  • Bushfire Risk

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Hipsters
  • Country Lovers
  • Trendy & Stylish
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"Town with character"

This place has some history and some nice buildings in the area. Considering it is in such a dry part of the country-side it is a nice enough place to live.45 minutes to Bendigo and 1-5 - 2 hrs to Melbourne. Generally nice and quite.

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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