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Casterton

POPULATION: 2500

DISTANCES:

Hamilton: 63 km
Coleraine: 31 km
Melbourne: 352 km

Casterton township is located in the Shire of Glenelg in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. Casterton is a relatively small rural centre of about 2500 people located on the banks of the Glenelg River in a valley surrounded by rolling hills.

Situated 352 km west of Melbourne and 63 km west of Hamilton on the Glenelg Highway, it is a service centre to a large pastoral, mixed farming, timber-producing and dairying district near the South Australian border.

Casterton has a golf course, a racecourse, a caravan park, a sports and leisure centre and there are numerous sporting facilities in Island Park, off Murray St. There are a number of scenic attractions in the area. The district is predominantly sheep and cattle production country with additional industries in timber plantations and light manufacturing.

Casterton is nestled in valleys amongst rolling hills with the Glenelg river flowing through. The well-known Coonawarra Winery region, Grampians ranges and stunning coastline are all within easy reach.

The township and area has extensive infrastructure services for health, education, sporting & recreational, tourist attractions and extensive retail services.

The community within the service area is a safe and cohesive community that supports fully medical services and healthcare facilities within its area. The climate in the Western District is mild during winter with warm summers. The area has a consistent rainfall average.

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