Castletown
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Castletown, WA 6450.
About Castletown
Welcome to Castletown
Castletown sits on the eastern fringe of Esperance, out on Western Australia's south coast, where the town's suburban streets give way to the working port and the bush blocks of Bandy Creek. It's a practical, family-oriented pocket of Esperance rather than a tourist strip, though the famous turquoise bays of the Esperance coastline are only a short drive away.
With a population of just under 4,000 and a median age of 38, Castletown attracts a steady mix of young families, tradespeople and downsizers drawn to its no-fuss housing and easy access to schools, shops and the port precinct. It suits buyers after solid, established homes on decent-sized blocks rather than architectural statements, and it has become a reliable entry point for people wanting to live close to Esperance's centre without paying premium prices.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Castletown revolves around practicality rather than lifestyle-strip glamour. Residents lean on nearby Esperance town centre for cafes, pubs and restaurants, while local amenities cover the everyday essentials. The port influence is real here too, with Castletown's proximity to the Esperance Port giving parts of the suburb a working, industrial edge that sits alongside its quieter residential streets.
Getting around
Castletown's location on the eastern side of Esperance keeps it within easy reach of the town centre, the port and the coast road heading out towards Bandy Creek. Most trips are made by car, with the suburb well connected to the main arterial roads linking Esperance to its surrounding rural and coastal areas. There's no passenger rail in this part of WA, so getting around Esperance and its suburbs, including Castletown, Chadwick and Sinclair, is largely a road-based affair, with the local bus network supplementing private transport for those who need it.
Schools & families
With a median age of 38 and a solid base of established homes, Castletown has long appealed to families wanting proximity to Esperance's schools and sporting facilities without inner-town prices. Its position between Chadwick and Sinclair means families have a good spread of nearby options for schooling and community activities, while the relatively affordable housing stock makes it an accessible spot for those setting up a household in Esperance.
Parks & recreation
Being on the edge of Esperance, Castletown residents are close to the district's renowned coastline, with the town's famous beaches and the Esperance foreshore just a short drive from home. Locally, the suburb has the kind of open space and low-density feel typical of regional WA, and the neighbouring bush blocks of Bandy Creek offer a semi-rural outlet for those wanting more room to move.
Housing & architecture
The current listing mix in Castletown is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 79% of stock, alongside 11% land, 7% apartments or units and 4% townhouses. This points to a suburb built primarily around traditional house-and-land living, with limited higher-density development, in keeping with the broader character of Esperance's residential suburbs.
The property market
Castletown's median house price currently sits at $593,000, following growth of 23.7% in recent times, a sign of strong buyer demand in this corner of Esperance. Median rent is $525 a week, giving the suburb a healthy rental yield profile that has attracted investor interest alongside owner-occupiers. With houses so dominant in the listing mix, buyers are largely competing for established homes on standard residential blocks, while the smaller pool of land, apartment and townhouse listings offers alternative entry points for those priced out of the detached-house market or seeking something lower-maintenance.
Market snapshot
Castletown property market
Median sale price
$593k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$525
per week
Gross rental yield
4.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$420k
Median
$593k
Premium
$814k
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
32
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +13.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Castletown by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Castletown, WA 6450.
Population
3,968
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,612
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,717
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Castletown
$540k
24 Walmsley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$599k
9 Magnolia Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$631k
8 Cavanagh Street
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
29A Westmacott Street
Sold ~July 2026
$885k
4 Baleine Dr
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Castletown suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Castletown?
The median house price in Castletown, WA is $593k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 23.7%.
How much is rent in Castletown?
The median weekly rent in Castletown is around $525 per week.
Is Castletown a good place to live?
Castletown is a north-eastern suburb of Esperance, a town in south-eastern Western Australia. Castletown is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 3,968.
What is the population of Castletown?
Castletown has a population of 3,968 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
How long do homes take to sell in Castletown?
Properties in Castletown take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Castletown?
Entry-level properties in Castletown start around $420k, while premium homes reach $814k.
What suburbs are near Castletown?
Suburbs near Castletown include Bandy Creek, Creek, Chadwick and Sinclair.
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