Casterton, Victoria

Casterton
Victoria
Henty Street (Glenelg Highway), the main street of Casterton. Note the Fleur-de-Lis and the name of the town carved into the hill in the background.
Casterton is located in Shire of Glenelg
Casterton
Casterton
Coordinates37°35′0″S 141°24′0″E / 37.58333°S 141.40000°E / -37.58333; 141.40000
Population1,673 (2021 census)
Established1846
Postcode(s)3311
Elevation73 m (240 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Glenelg
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal division(s)Division of Wannon
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
19.9 °C
68 °F
8.3 °C
47 °F
660.4 mm
26 in

Casterton /ˈkɑːstətən, ˈkæs-/[1] is a town in Victoria, Australia, located on the Glenelg Highway, 42 kilometres east of the South Australian border, in the Shire of Glenelg. The Glenelg River passes through the town. Casterton is named after the village of Casterton in south-east Cumbria in England.[2]

  1. ^ Butler, S., ed. (2009). "Casterton". Macquarie Dictionary (5th ed.). Sydney: Macquarie Dictionary Publishers Pty Ltd. 1952 pages. ISBN 978-18-7642-966-9.
  2. ^ "Place Details". VICNAMES. State Government of Victoria. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2012.