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VIC · Pyrenees Council

Beaufort, 3373

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,608

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+4.5%

Median age

51

Median income

$1,031/wk

Employment rate

46%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$435,000

Languages at home

3%non-English

Most common: Greek, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

37.2/100
Below average

835th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Heritage area
What Beaufort is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Education hub, Excellent transport, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In Pyrenees Council, Beaufort keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer safety, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Beaufort snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$435k

+37% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,608

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

14.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#164

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

77th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

36th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
37.2/100 — Below average
National rank
4262nd in Australia
State rank
835th in VIC
Peer rank
#164 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#366 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$435,000
Median price change
+37%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,608(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · +4.5% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
+4.5%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+70
Growth rank in VIC
45th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,750), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,712
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,031
Dwelling vacancy
14.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
126 of 849
Median monthly mortgage
$1,160
Employment rate
46%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
704 / 14 / 3 (+ 5 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
174
Against the person
38
Against property
88
Rate per 1,000 residents
108.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 45 residents
State safety percentile
77.4th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.1%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault9
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle20
  • B49 Other Theft15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order22

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
975.5
Median ICSEA percentile
36th
School list
  • Beaufort Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 5%View on My School →
  • Beaufort Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 968 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 201 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Beaufort Railway Station
  • Beaufort Station
  • Beaufort Station/Pratt St
  • Havelock St/Neill St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beaufort Skate ParkPark
  • Beaufort South Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Camp Hill Picnic AreaPark
  • Michael O'Connor Memorial ParkPark
  • Snowgums Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Wotherspoon ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
24
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Beaufort Hospital (3.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Beaufort HospitalHavelock StreetPublic hospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
45
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 11°
Rainfall
117 mm · ~15 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
157 mm · ~20 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
211 mm · ~26 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
201 mm · ~25 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

48 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    33 HAINS CLOSE BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a verandah and internal alterations to an existing commercial building
    15 LAWRENCE STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding in association with an existing dwelling
    31 PRATT STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an agricultural shed
    161 KAYS ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling, creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and associated outbuildings
    SKIPTON ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    9Q1 OLD SHIRLEY ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Internally illuminated business identification sign.
    62 - 64 NEILL BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    STOCKYARD HILL ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of land for industry and the development of a store
    4326A WESTERN HIGHWAY BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a second dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    11 WARBURTON STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Second Dwelling
    66 HIGH STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    27 LAWRENCE STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a storage shed
    1 Tip RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    23-25 NEILL STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of external blinds in the Heritage Overlay
    17 Havelock StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a shed
    3 WILLOBY STREET BEAUFORT 3373NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    32 BACK RAGLAN ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Painting works to the Bendigo Bank
    17 LAWRENCE STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a single dwelling
    OLD SHIRLEY ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of a portable building
    1 TIP ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and Development of a single dwelling and garage
    Olinda StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling and shed
    86 STOCKYARD HILL ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Withdrawn
  • Development of two sheds and horse shelter
    30 MARIAS LANE BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Burke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    43 Cummins StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    McMillans LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of a Single Dwelling, associated shed and works
    OLD SHIRLEY ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of Three Dwellings on a Lot
    17 HIGH STREET BEAUFORT 3373Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • October 2020

  • Development of a shed in association with the existing dwelling
    51 Marias LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and shed
    ELLIS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF 2X SHEDS AND EARTHWORKS
    60 STOCKYARD HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single dwelling
    31 KING STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    11 STUART STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED
    7 WILLOBY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE
    30 MARIAS LANEWithdrawn
  • TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISION
    23 LIVINGSTONE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SHOP FRONT
    53 NEILL STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISION (BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT)
    297 BACK RAGLAN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • FIVE (5) LOT SUBDIVISION
    STOCKYARD HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED
    STOCKYARD HILL ROADWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN HIGHWAY, MARTINS LANE05 May 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 13/01/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET12 Jan 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET14 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET14 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 17/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET16 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 24/03/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, STARS ROAD23 Mar 2025 – 29 Jun 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • BAND ROTUNDANH2253

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 40.5 km away).

Coalition 60.0%Labor 40.0%

1.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +40.0 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • BeaufortLabor 40.5% · Coalition 59.5% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
  • LextonLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)24.1 km away
  • SkiptonLabor 26.6% · Coalition 73.4% TPP (2025)27.5 km away
  • WaubraLabor 36.0% · Coalition 64.0% TPP (2025)27.9 km away
  • Snake ValleyLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)29.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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