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VIC · Alpine Council

Mount Beauty, 3699

Est. population · Jun 2025

895

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.8%

Median age

48

Median income

$994/wk

Employment rate

49.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$610,000

Languages at home

7.2%non-English

Most common: Italian, Indonesian, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

40.4/100
Average

738th in VIC

Verified 86% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • National parks
  • High desirability
What Mount Beauty is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, National parks, High desirability

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Alpine Council, Mount Beauty is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes are priced below the dearer neighbouring markets, though not at the bottom of the scale.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mount Beauty snapshot

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

Median house price

$610k

+1.7% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

895

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

27.0%

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

#118

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

39th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

65th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

68th

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
40.4/100 — Average
National rank
3677th in Australia
State rank
738th in VIC
Peer rank
#118 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#289 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
86%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$610,000
Median price change
+1.7%

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

895(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 65th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+2.8%
Change in 1 year
+8
Change in 5 years
+24
Growth rank in VIC
65th 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 (~950), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
910
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$994
Dwelling vacancy
27%
Unoccupied private dwellings
150 of 556
Median monthly mortgage
$928
Employment rate
49.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
392 / 10 / 3

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)
37
Against the person
4
Against property
28
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 228 residents
State safety percentile
38.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+15.6%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage7
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order3

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)
1,048
Median ICSEA percentile
68th
School list
  • Mount Beauty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1056 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 90 students · Top SEA quarter 28%View on My School →
  • Mount Beauty Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1040 · 65th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 153 students · Top SEA quarter 19%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

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

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • 5 waysPark
  • Cattle YardsPark
  • Dart Spur JunctionPark
  • Hydro ParkPark
  • North Mt Beauty ParkPark
  • SK Pearce ParkPark
  • Wombat's JunctionPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
17
Parks (OSM)
8

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
2
Nearest hospital
Alpine Health [Mount Beauty] (5.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Alpine Health [Mount Beauty]Hollonds StreetHospital
  • Mount Beauty Medical CentreClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
16
Participants per 1,000 residents
17.9

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
20° / 9°
Rainfall
232 mm · ~29 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
14° / 5°
Rainfall
299 mm · ~37 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
5° / -1°
Rainfall
420 mm · ~52 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
12° / 3°
Rainfall
345 mm · ~43 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).

16 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and Works in association with a golf course (Clubhouse redevelopment and shedding) and Use and Buildings and Works for a Place of Assembly.
    19 TAWONGA CR MOUNT BEAUTY 3699Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    1 FAIRWAY AVE MOUNT BEAUTY 3699Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and Buildings and Works for an Industry (Brewery)
    1 LAKESIDE AVENUE MOUNT BEAUTY 3699Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to replace existing transformers
    Bogong High Plains RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • December 2020

  • 6 LOT SUBDIVISION SPEAR REF: S168130E
    9 EMBANKMENT DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling FRANK
    7/84 Bogong High Plains RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use of Land
    20A Kiewa CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and Works
    49 Bogong High Plains RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (2 Lots)
    22 Hollonds StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    22 SIMMONDS STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision, Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    11 Wallace StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with water pipes, water pump station, and weir
    0 Embankment DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    88 LAKESIDE AVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Group Accommodation
    26 Valley AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use of Land and Buildings and Works for a Food and Drink Premises, Liquor License (Restaurant and Cafe License), and the Display of Internally Illuminated Signage
    6 MILL RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELL/ ASSOC STRUC
    6 MADDISON STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 45.5 km away).

Coalition 44.7%Labor 55.3%

11.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.8 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Mount BeautyLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
  • HarrietvilleLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)21.2 km away
  • WandiligongLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)22.1 km away
  • BrightLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)23.8 km away
  • PorepunkahLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)28.8 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)
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

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