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Castella VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Castella, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Castella VIC is 257 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Castella is $895 per week ($46,540 per year). Median rent in Castella is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Castella has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Castella has a population density of 14.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Castella is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Castella is $1,817.

There were 7 recorded offences in Castella in 2025-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Castella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Castella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$895/wk

$46,540 per year

#2193 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$420/wk

$1,820 per month

#1513 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,817/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Castella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (139) Female 47.1% (124)

Population Density

14.8

people per km²

257 people · 17.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,291

Family income/wk

Castella Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Castella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.7% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.3% 51 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Castella Country of Birth

Australia

92.6%

England

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Castella Religion

No Religion

64.5%

Catholic

13.7%

Not stated

6.9%

Anglican

6.0%

Uniting Church

3.6%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.0%

Church Christ

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Castella Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Castella Employment

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Employed full-time

34.9% 68 people

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Employed part-time

33.3% 65 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

29.7% 58 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Castella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Bachelor Degree

15.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Castella Occupation

Professionals

22.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Managers

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.1%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Labourers

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Castella Field of Study

Engineering

21.6%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Agriculture & Environment

12.4%

Health

11.3%

Education

10.3%

Society & Culture

9.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Architecture & Building

6.2%

Information Technology

3.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Castella Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Castella Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$4,000+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Castella Marital Status

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Married

42.9% 91

↔️

Separated

5.2% 11

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Divorced

8.0% 17

🕊️

Widowed

1.9% 4

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Never married

42.0% 89

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Castella Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

31.9%

Irish

7.5%

Scottish

7.5%

Other

4.5%

German

4.2%

Dutch

2.7%

Italian

2.1%

New Zealander

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Greek

1.2%

Maltese

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Castella School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.1%

Pre-school

17.5%

Primary — Government

17.5%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Secondary — Catholic

12.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Castella Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 15

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 475

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Castella Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.7% 46

—

Not a volunteer

77.3% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Castella Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

10.5%

$800-$999/mo

7.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Castella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.0%

Did not go to work

19.6%

Car (passenger)

8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Castella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.2%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Castella Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.3%

2 bedrooms

8.4%

3 bedrooms

36.8%

4 bedrooms

42.1%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Castella Population Mobility

6.7%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Castella Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

476

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Castella Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Stroke

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Castella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Castella Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.7%

Couple — no children under 15

27.1%

Couple — no children

20.8%

One parent — no children under 15

9.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Castella Military Service

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Previously served

4.9% 10

👤

Never served

95.1% 194

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Castella Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.0% 37

—

Did not provide

82.0% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Castella Children Ever Born

No children

50.8%

2 children

24.6%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Castella When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Castella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.3%

5–14 hours

38.1%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

10.9%

Did not do domestic work

18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Castella Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

9.1%

4 persons

23.9%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Castella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

222

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Castella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Castella Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Castella Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,978/wk

Median Rent $420/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Castella

Your weekly income

≈ $8,571/month

Median rent $420/wk

Left after rent $1,558/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Castella vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Serviceton

Pop: 129 Income: $1,042/wk Rent: $150/wk

Byaduk

Pop: 129 Income: $956/wk Rent: $110/wk

Carrajung Lower

Pop: 129 Income: $508/wk Rent: $250/wk

Sutherlands Creek

Pop: 129 Income: $1,023/wk Rent: $175/wk

Dartmouth

Pop: 130 Income: $423/wk Rent: $200/wk

Hexham (Vic.)

Pop: 130 Income: $924/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castella

What is the population of Castella VIC?

The population of Castella VIC is 257 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.8 people per km².Castella is ranked #6,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Castella?

The median personal income in Castella VIC is $895 per week, or $46,540 per year.The median household income is $1,978 per week.Family income is $2,291 per week.Castella is ranked #2,193 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Castella?

Median rent in Castella VIC is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Castella ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Castella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Castella VIC is $1,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Castella?

The median age in Castella VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Castella a good suburb to live in?

Castella is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 257.The median income is $895/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20512. All dollar figures in AUD.