Median house price
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VIC · Swan Hill Council
Beverford, 3590
Est. population · Jun 2025
335
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.3%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,390/wk
Employment rate
59.5%
Languages at home
5.7%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Beverford is a quieter smaller community in Swan Hill Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The streetscape feels settled and established, with older homes giving the area a familiar, lived-in look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Beverford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
335
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.5%
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
#77
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
25th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
21st
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
- 38.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4056th in Australia
- State rank
- 801st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #77 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #339 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
335(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +0.3% over 5 years · 48th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +0.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in VIC
- 48th 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 (~350), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,390
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 114
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,000
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 113 / 0 / 0
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)
- 10
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 29.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 112 residents
- State safety percentile
- 24.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +42.9%
Most common offence types
- A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour1
- B11 Cause Damage By Fire1
- B21 Criminal Damage1
- E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer2
- Other Crimes Against The Person2
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 939
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 21th
School list
- Beverford District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 939 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 32 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 4 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 2/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.97
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Food & drink(1)
- Beverford TavernPub
Community(1)
- Beverford District Primary SchoolSchool
20 School Road
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Swimming pool (4)
Other(2)
- Beverford MotorsCar
- Vacant
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Swan Hill District Health (15.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.8
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 87 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 91 mm · ~11 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).
8 planning-related records
2021· 2 proposals
March 2021
- Development of an agricultural building79 OSWIN ROADNo permit required
January 2021
- Development Associated with an Existing Dwelling in Farming Zone90 TYNTYNDER HOMESTEAD ROAD BEVERFORD 3590Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 6 proposals
October 2020
- Re-Subdivision of Land in the Farming Zone1510 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of the land for a Replacement Dwelling in the Farming Zone45 COTTMAN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Development of the land (shed) associated with an existing dwelling in the farming zone1499 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Use and development of the land for a utility installation and removal of Native Vegetation in PCRZ414 SPEEWA PUNT ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of Land Associated with a Dwelling (Swimming Pool) Affected by Land Subject to Indundation Overlay64 OSWIN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Development of two dwellings in the Township Zone and alteration of access to a Road Zone, Category 11457 MURRAY VALLEY HIGHWAYWithdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Heritage
1 heritage place
- TYNTYNDYER (TYNTYNDER) HOMESTEADNH2353
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Mallee
- Member of Parliament
- Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,604
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.1 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 29.6 km away).
Coalition 75.3%Labor 24.7%
6.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BeverfordLabor 24.8% · Coalition 75.2% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- WoorinenLabor 22.4% · Coalition 77.6% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
- NyahLabor 20.8% · Coalition 79.2% TPP (2025)11.8 km away
- Nyah WestLabor 23.4% · Coalition 76.6% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- Swan HillLabor 31.1% · Coalition 68.9% TPP (2025)14.2 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Swan Hill Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.