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Castletown, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Castletown is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 3,901. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,901 Population 2,807/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$28,155 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,155 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Castletown

Castletown

Castletown is a north-eastern suburb of Esperance, a town in south-eastern Western Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Esperance.

People

Population3,901
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,807/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,155
Per Capita$28,155
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership68.5%
Housing Units1,560

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,901
Population Density2,807 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-33.8324°, 121.9156°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,155
Median Age38.0 years

About Castletown

Castletown is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 3,901. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Castletown has a population of 3,901 with a density of 2,807 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,901
Total Population
2,807
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Castletown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Castletown is $28,155, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,155 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $541, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 371 business establishments.

Income: Castletown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,155
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,155
Avg Weekly Wage$541

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)371

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Castletown is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 68.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,560 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.5%
Owner-Occupied68.5%
Renter-Occupied31.5%
Housing Units1,560

Property Tax

Climate in Castletown

Castletown has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 612 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 15.9° / 26.1° 33.7
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 16.4° / 26° 21.2
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.1° 32.8
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 13.5° / 23.4° 41.8
May 16°C / 61°F 11.2° / 20.7° 64.5
Jun 13.8°C / 57°F 9.3° / 18.3° 75.6
Jul 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.4° 92.2
Aug 13.5°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.2° 87.6
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 9.6° / 19.5° 63.8
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 11.2° / 21.5° 43.2
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 12.9° / 23.4° 34.8
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 14.5° / 24.7° 20.3
Castletown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density2,807/sq mi
Coordinates-33.8324°N, 121.9156°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 18, 2005.

Oct 19, 2001 112 km W of Nulsen, Australia M5.0 116 km
Nov 5, 1991 110 km NNE of Castletown, Australia M4.2 110 km
Oct 19, 2001 118 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M3.8 121 km
Oct 19, 2001 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M3.5 118 km
Feb 18, 2005 135 km NW of Castletown, Australia M3.3 136 km
Aug 18, 2001 75 km NE of Castletown, Australia M3.0 75 km
Oct 19, 2001 107 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.7 110 km
Oct 19, 2001 136 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.6 139 km
Oct 19, 2001 115 km WNW of Nulsen, Australia M2.5 118 km
Oct 19, 2001 90 km W of Nulsen, Australia M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest

Castletown has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in August to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Castletown

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Castletown Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castletown

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wave FM 91.7 - AAC+ 192 kbps

Museums in Castletown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aunty Joan's Dolly Mix
Historic Village

Restaurants in Castletown

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castletown

Zoos in Castletown

2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Born Free
Esperance Bird & Animal Park Café

Gas Stations in Castletown

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP

Golf Courses in Castletown

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esperance Golf Club

Breweries in Castletown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lucky Bay Brewing

Airports Near Castletown

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Esperance AirportEPRMedium Airport
Myrup fly in estate Airport-Small Airport

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castletown

What is the population of Castletown?

Castletown has a population of 3,901 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,807 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Castletown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,155, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Castletown?

Castletown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Castletown?

The job market in Castletown is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $541. There are 371 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Castletown?

The median home value in Castletown is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 68.5%.

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