(Source: U.S. TTB and U.S. Commerce Department, 2022) In 2020, U.S. consumers aged 21 and older consumed 26 gallons of beer and hard cider per person, according to beer shipment data and U.S. Census population statistics. As a gold rush town, Castlemaine attracted migrants from all over the world. [2007-2008] +0.57 %/Yr. Until now, "The Shire" and its resident hobbits, have managed to avoid great changes (a sort of Brigadoon effect) [2004-2005] +0.52 %/Yr. Have you signed up to the Bendigo Advertiser's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? There are 1,089,858 adults, (276,567 of whom are seniors) in Maine. Excludes service for non-Australian defence forces. Note: Selected long-term health conditions include arthritis, asthma, cancer (including remission), dementia (including Alzheimer's), diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes), heart disease (including heart attack or angina), kidney disease, lung condition (including COPD or emphysema), mental health condition (including depression or anxiety) and stroke. [citation needed], On Wesley Hill, just out of Castlemaine, is the Castlemaine sporting complex, which hosts a range of sport including basketball, netball, badminton and cycling. [21], Since 1974, Castlemaine has biennially been the home of the Castlemaine State Festival. [2008-2009] +0.71 %/Yr. Last official estimated population of Castlemaine (as Statistical Area Level 2) was 10 899 people (on 2017-06-30) [2]. In state politics, Castlemaine is located in the Legislative Assembly districts of Bendigo West currently held by the Australian Labor Party.[17]. Chewton Primary School. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: United States QuickFacts United States Dashboard - United States Population Estimates, July 1 2021, (V2021) - - - - - For places on the map, populations of 5,000 or more are shown Selectable Not Selectable 0 83,100,000 166,200,000 249,300,000 332,400,000 United States 0 83,100,000 166,200,000 249,300,000 332,400,000 A planned bioenergy from waste facility on a meat processing site in Castlemaine will reduce landfill and CO2 emissions . Two golf courses are available; at the Castlemaine Golf Club in the bordering Muckleford region on Newstead Road,[26] and at the course of the Mount Alexander Golf Club on Wimble Street.[27]. By the time the 20th century rolled in, Maines population had grown to a figure of 694,466. [2009-2010] +0.89 %/Yr. Note 1: Respondents had the option of reporting up to two ancestries on their Census form, and this is captured by the Ancestry multi response (ANCP) variable used in this table. On the Lyttleton Street corner is the decorative Classical Revival post office (187375). It includes people who report de facto, partner, common law husband/wife/spouse, lover, girlfriend or boyfriend. (Usually known as North School.) [2012-2013] +0.77 %/Yr. This was 0.04% of total Australian population and 0.135% of VIC population. Castlemaine is also the self-proclaimed Hot Rod centre of Australia with many small businesses catering to this popular form of motor sport at a national level. Therefore, the sum of all ancestry responses for an area will not equal the total number of people in the area. These included breweries, iron foundries and a woollen mill. The population figures are drawn from the Australian CensusUrban Centres and Localities data, where an "urban centre" is defined as a population cluster of 1,000 or more people. Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm Contact No. The police . No 120. Some estimates presented here come from sample data, and thus have sampling errors that may render some apparent differences between geographies statistically indistinguishable. (c) Includes Tertiary - not further defined. The 2020 event was run virtually, with runners uploading their times individually due to COVID-19. This was 0.04 % of total Australian population and 0.135% of VIC population. [1996-1997] -0.13 %/Yr. Stores were also established nearby. So in addition to 'established' churches such as the Anglicans, Presbyterians and Roman Catholics, arrivals in the district included Methodists, Baptists and Congregationalists from mining areas in provincial Britain where nonconformist churches were more popular, as well as Lutherans from continental Europe. The 19% increase in the Hispanic population was faster than the nation's 7% growth rate, but slower than the 23% increase in the Asian population. (a) Median rent calculations exclude dwellings being occupied rent-free, this is not comparable to 2016 QuickStats data. Note: For the 2021 Census, guidance was provided to respondents on how to answer for father if their birth parent is unknown or they have same-sex parents. Within a month there were about 8,000 diggers working the alluvial beds of the creeks near the present day town of Castlemaine, and particularly Forest Creek which runs through Chewton where the first small village was established. The ABC TV series Glitch was partially filmed in Castlemaine, and the fictional town of Yoorana in which the series is set is located on the western side of (and effectively replaces) Castlemaine, per an on-screen map. It is housed in a 1931 Art Deco neo-classical building constructed for the purpose, heritage-listed by the National Trust. Note 1: Calculated percentages represent a proportion of people aged 15 and over in the area. No 2051. Population, surface area and density; PDF | CSV Updated: 18-Oct-2022; International migrants and refugees The Norwood Hill site has been re-purposed as Autoplex Castlemaine (a project of Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre Limited) and as a business incubation project by Workspace Australia. Click on the name of the country or dependency for current estimates (live population clock), historical data, and projected figures. The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.26%. [25] The club is acknowledged as being the second oldest in Australia. The UN estimates the July 1, 2023 population at 339,996,563. As a result, Castlemaine began to be visited and settled by more 'outsiders', primarily from Melbourne. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia. The festival, now usually held in late March, offers many events with a particular emphasis on visual arts, music and theatre. In fact, nearly 24% of the states native residents put their ancestry down as French Canadian or French. In 2021, the total population of the U.S. amounted to approximately 332.18 million inhabitants. (a) Incomes are collected in ranges. [2007-2008] +1.75 %/Yr. . [Residents] don't want to be deluged with a huge population increase within a short period," Mr Dearricott said. Population [people], population density [p./km] and population change [%/year] [2]. By the end of the year there were about 25,000 on the field.[7][8]. St Mary's School. Castlemaine Steiner School. to 2 p.m. The far northern portion of Maine was in dispute with Canada until the present boundary was agreed to in 1842. John Worley, George Robinson and Robert Keen, also in the employ of Barker as shepherds and a bullock driver, immediately teamed with Peters in working the deposits by panning in Specimen Gully where the gold had been found, which they did in relative privacy during the next month. It's just over an hour from central Melbourne, with more than 20 train services each day to Southern Cross Station. Data based on the latest United Nations Population Division estimates. (a) Excludes households where at least one person aged 15 years and over in the household did not state their income. CBD Castlemaine building, Post Office, Town Hall and the Castlemaine Uniting Church. The most common ancestries in the state are: It's believed that most people who cite American as their ancestry are of primarily English descent, although they may have ancestry that has been in the area for so long, sometimes since the 1600s, that they choose to identify as just American. The first official Post Office at Castlemaine, named "Forrest Creek", opened on 1 March 1852. Castlemaine - The Monk, Castlemaine Diggings NHP Circuit - 12.6 Kms April 16, 2022 U3A Hike No. (a) Median rent calculations exclude dwellings being occupied rent-free, this is not comparable to 2016 QuickStats data. Got a tip? But as the epidemic intensified, it was further postponed to December 2015. The race most likely to be in poverty in Maine is Black, with 54.52% below the poverty level. [citation needed] Early Europeans described the Dja Dja Wurrung as a strong, physically well-developed people and not belligerent. As the train pulled in to Castlemaine, the conductor told her to move. He had called the police to request help with an "unruly" drunk passenger who could not find her ticket. [5] "With this obscure notice, rendered still more so by the journalist as 'Western Port', were ushered to the world the inexhaustible treasures of Mount Alexander"[6] also to become known as the Forest Creek diggings. Among those working part-time, it was 13.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.43%. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. More information is provided in Comparing 2021 Census and Labour Force Survey. These campuses have now merged at the former Junior Campus. 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The Junior Campus of the Secondary College was at Milkmaids Flat at the northern end of the town on the old High School site, while the Senior Campus occupied the former Tech College site at Norwood Hill to the south of the town. [1] Users should exercise caution when comparing 2017-2021 ACS 5-year estimates to other ACS estimates. Methodist. The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44. Note: In December 2017, amendments to the Marriage Act 1961 came into effect enabling marriage equality for all couples. In 1854, Chief goldfields commissioner, Captain W. Wright, renamed the settlement 'Castlemaine' in honour of his Irish uncle, Viscount Castlemaine. Resident population in California 1960-2022. (c) Comprises dwellings occupied rent free, occupied under a life tenure scheme and other tenure type. "There are examples in Mount Alexander that are quite scary because they represent all the things that are wrong with unchecked growth. Measuring America's People, Places, and Economy. The United States' economy over the last decade The United States of America is the world's. Of these five counties, Cumberland had the highest growth rate of 3.03%. percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021: 63.4%: In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021: 57.9%: Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000) 133,716,870: From this point, the changes in population fluctuated somewhat but the overall picture was one of healthy growth. Make a payment Pay rates, pet registrations, fines, permits and application fees. Its neighbor, Washington County, saw a decrease of 3.65% and Piscataquis saw a decrease in population of 3.51%. Examples of the cars can be seen on show days and rod runs throughout the year. Population [people], population density [p./km] and population change [%/year] [2]. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.55%. 2021 Portugal 15 April 1991 12 March 2001. [4] Border coordinates are simplifyed using Ramer-Douglas-Peucker algorithm. (Renamed the Castlemaine Post Office on 1 January 1854. More information on Count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP) Table based on place of usual residence. Area of Castlemaine is 83.90 km, in this year population density was 129.90 p/km . Castlemaine Parish First Sunday in Lent . As with much gentrification, however, consequent rising house prices placed increased economic pressure on many earlier inhabitants who sometimes struggle to continue living in the area. [2001-2002] +0.16 %/Yr. In addition, the share of U.S. adults who say they pray on a daily basis has been trending downward, as has the share who say religion is "very important" in their lives. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals. Castlemaine has many cricket teams in the town itself and the surrounding area. Area of Castlemaine is 83.90 km, in this year population density was 129.90 p/km . Their purpose is to represent a community that interacts together socially and economically. Please note that there are small random adjustments made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of data. Following his discovery, the first squatters arrived in 1837 to establish vast sheep runs. [2009-2010] +0.67 %/Yr. The Theatre Royal claims to be the oldest continuously operating theatre in mainland Australia. Opened 1855, present main building completed 1875. Area of Castlemaine Region is 1 515.00 km, in this year population density was 5.74 p/km . Maine has a current population density of just 43.1 people per square mile, over an area consisting of 35,380 square miles, which makes it the least densely populated state in New England, the American northeast and the eastern seaboard, as well as all states with an Atlantic coastline and all of those states east of the Mississippi River. Another 2300 people are expected in Mount Alexander, raising its total population from 19,510 to 21,810. On the other end of the spectrum, there were multiple counties that showed declining populations, particularly in the northernmost counties. Maine Demographics According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maine was: White: 93.68% Two or more races: 2.76% Black or African American: 1.39% Asian: 1.14% Native American: 0.66% Other race: 0.36% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01% Maine Population History [13], On 15 February 1853 town lots were offered for sale. We've got one of everything, so we're not competing. Their former entities are now presented as Dhelkaya Health - Castlemaine and Dhelkaya Health - Maldon. She said blocks and houses seemed to be selling well in the town. Th Data.census.gov, Census Data API, and Census Search will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. See also: World Population The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.63% of the population. The Castlemaine congregation merged with the Uniting Church in 1977, but some members later broke away to reestablish that denomination in the town. A profile is provided for the whole of Australia, as well as each state, capital city and regional remainder. Initially they preached in tents and from tree stumps but by 1853 the first rough churches had been built. (d) Excludes households where at least one household member aged 15 years and over did not state their income. Congregational. The vintage year (e.g., V2022) refers to the final year of the series (2020 thru 2022). Just 10 states in total, including Maine, have non-Hispanic white populations that exceed 90%. Aroostook County posted the biggest loss of 4.31%. (b) Includes Secondary - not further defined. [2006-2007] +0.68 %/Yr. . View property photos, floor plans, local school catchments & lots more on Domain.com.au. She said the price range, accessibility and the country feel seemed to attract most people to Wedderburn. [1997-1998] 0.00 %/Yr. Augustus Courts Yandell and several other family members, This page was last edited on 5 March 2023, at 00:11. Next to it is the Faulder Watson Hall which opened in 1895 and adjacent is the old telegraph office (1857). 3 March 2023. [2014-2015] +2.30 %/Yr. Maine is also the 41st most populated state in the US. (b) Excludes dwellings being occupied rent-free, this is not comparable to 2016 QuickStats data. Further rises followed and in the present day, the population of Maine in 2016 had edged past 1.3 million. Countries in the world by population (2023) This list includes both countries and dependent territories. Main towns Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca, Gisborne, Kerang, Kyneton, Maryborough, Mildura, Swan Hill, Wedderburn, Wycheproof. Posted Sun 6 Jun 2021 at 11:06pm Sunday 6 Jun 2021 at 11:06pm Sun 6 . Some of these more recent arrivals added to the gentrification of the Victorian era town, helping to preserve its already charming country aspect and enhancing it by establishing a number of cafes and restaurants. Wedderburn was close enough to Bendigo that people could live there and work in the city, she said. Adjacent to the solicitors' offices is the library, built in 1857 as a mechanics' institute with additions in 1861, 1872 and 1893. This was to be the new township of Castlemaine. NST_EST2021_POP Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for the United States, Regions, States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021 2021: PEP Population Estimates Decennial Census P1 RACE View All 11 Products American Community Survey S0101 AGE AND SEX View All 23 Products American Community Survey Read more: Central Victorian prices rise as city buyers move in, agents say. Winters Flat Primary School. A local government was formed on 23 April 1855 and was later to become the Town of Castlemaine and in 1965 became the City of Castlemaine. The following two censuses resulted in population increases of over 50%, and by 1810, it was shown that 228,705 people resided in the state. Popular statistical tables, country (area) and regional profiles . It embraces gold rush relics and bushland. Mount Alexander Shire Council is asking residents with an interest in housing to put their hand up to join a community reference group for two new long-term planning projects. "Kyneton has always been a service town so that probably makes it more acceptable for growth, but within reason. Members of a reference group will work with Council to develop housing strategies for Castlemaine, Campbells Creek and Chewton, and also Maldon and Newstead. (b) Includes people who travelled by car (as a driver, or as a passenger), as at least one of their methods of travel to work on Census day. [2012-2013] +1.28 %/Yr. POPULATION is likely to boom in most shires across central Victoria, according to projections released for the state. This is up from 16% in 2010 and just 5% in 1970. 94.03% of Maine residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. "The opportunities for growth are greater in Harcourt, and there seems to be a lot more planning and consideration going into it.". Growth in Harcourt would mean more economic opportunities for community members, such as employment, she said. Note: The ABS Labour Force Survey provides the official estimates of Australia's labour force. These changes may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from the table totals. The old name is still present in some place names in Victoria including the Shire of Mount Alexander and the former main road leading to it from Melbourne Mount Alexander Road. 2022 AusCycling J11-J19 Criterium State Championships - Victoria. The Victorian Goldfields Railway operates a tourist railway, running old steam and diesel engines from Maldon station to Castlemaine via Muckleford. Pentecostal: Grace Church, Liberty Christian Life Centre in Campbell Creek (affiliated with Assemblies of God). QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. The Calder Ward is centred around Harcourt. Posted Thu 4 Feb 2021 at 4:07am Thursday 4 Feb 2021 at 4:07am Thu 4 Feb 2021 at 4:07am, . [3] Digital Boundaries: Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) 2016. For details on how Household income is derived please refer to RAID. "Just under half of the population in our region are low-income earners, and [if] you're only earning . Note 1: Calculated percentages represent a proportion of people aged 15 and over who reported being in the labour force in the area. "On many levels it's a fresh slate, so we haven't seen a lot of growth, but now that it's been earmarked, we're planning it and we're going slowly," she said. On 20 July 1851 gold was discovered near present-day Castlemaine (Mt Alexander Goldfields) at Specimen Gully on Barkers Creek. The feel of the town was as though the population was steady to rising, while the football club was doing well for numbers, she said. Miss Martin said the town lacked much business, but those that were there had enough trade. 2018390845 Greater Bendigo and the Macedon Ranges are predicted to grow by 1.6 and 1.5 per cent respectively, putting them among the fastest growing local government areas in regional Victoria. A slight decline is expected in the Loddon Shire, with -0.1 per cent fewer residents likely in 17 years time. Different vintage years of estimates are not comparable. St Gabriel's College, a Roman Catholic secondary school operated between 1906 and 1974 on a site adjoining St Marys primary school. [20] The gardens feature Lake Joanna (an artificial lake), many exotic tree species and structures dating to the Victorian era. This is an increase of 2.10 % (4,795,631 people) compared to population of 228,037,618 the year before. Opened 1853, present building completed 1878. It is home to many cultural institutions including the Theatre Royal, the oldest continuously operating theatre in mainland Australia. More information on Social marital status (MDCP) Table based on place of usual residence. Greater Bendigo's population is forecast to grow by 37,710 by 2036. In Loddon, the area's low projected rate of growth was a surprise to some residents. Castlemaine is at the junction of several main roads including the Pyrenees Highway running west connecting it to Maryborough and east toward Elphinstone, the Midland Highway running north connecting it to Bendigo and south connecting it to Daylesford and Maldon-Castlemaine Road, running north west toward Maldon. It remains mainland Australia's oldest continuously operating theatre. Small random changes have been made to all cell values for privacy reasons. The Coliban Ward covers the villages of Chewton, Elphinstone and Taradale. Note: 'Secular Beliefs and Other Spiritual Beliefs and No Religious Affiliation', comprises entities which are identifiable and useful groupings which, while not satisfying the criteria of a religion, are necessary to enable the capture of the full range of responses to questions on religious affiliation. (b) Unable to determine includes those households in which income and/or housing costs were not, or were only partially stated, by persons in the household. 2011. [4] Border coordinates are simplifyed using Ramer-Douglas-Peucker algorithm. Australian rules football is popular, with the Castlemaine Football Club competing in the Bendigo Football League. You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in central Victoria. As a result of that fluctuation, the population of Maine in 2016 is a little hard to pinpoint, but current estimates show there are now 1,329,328 people living in the state, a slight rise from the last Census. The vintage year (e.g., V2022) refers to the final year of the series (2020 thru 2022). It has a population of about 8000 and economically it is doing better than the rest of regional Victoria. Maldon and Harcourt followed, with 1513 and 943 respectively. A large hospital and a geriatric care centre (Castlemaine Health, formerly Mount Alexander Hospital) is located on the northern edge of Castlemaine. She said Mount Alexander's accessibility and connectivity, close to Castlemaine, Bendigo and Melbourne, brought people to the area. Shepparton Velodrome. In 2021, 81% of all beer was domestically produced in the U.S., and 19% was imported from more than 100 countries worldwide. Since the Presbyterians had the largest church building, the best hall and largest grounds, the merged denominations met there. Castlemaine began as a gold rush boomtown in 1851 and developed into a major regional centre, being officially proclaimed a City on 4 December 1965, although since declining in population.[3]. Absorbed the local Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational churches, although some Presbyterians broke away in 1984 to reestablish a Presbyterian presence in the town. As of 1 January 2023, the population of Pakistan was estimated to be 232,833,249 people. The Shire has three prisons HMP Loddon and HMP Middleton for men are located on the eastern outskirts at Wesley Hill, and HMP Tarrengower (outside Maldon) for women. Barker did not want his workmen to abandon his sheep, but in August they did just that. The Wesley Hill Community Market operates every Saturday from 9a.m. In 2021, Hispanics made up nearly one-in-five people in the U.S. (19%) - the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Includes Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, Second Australian Imperial Force, National Service and NORFORCE. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is the most densely populated in the state and claims 40% of Maine's total population. ', More information on Total household income (weekly) (HIND) Table based on place of enumeration. Get planning advice Find information and forms, or contact our planners. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maine was: Its location at the edge of the new world means that the earliest recorded population figures were healthier and more stable than they may have been in other parts of the country. It has also attracted internationally and nationally renowned performers, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Castlemaine Velodrome. Running for ten days, this festival is one of Victoria's most notable regional arts events.