Beechworth
VIC 3747 · Indigo
4,274 (2021) → 4,282 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Beechworth is a moderate growth suburb in Indigo, VIC 3747, about 223km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $676K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 5/100, and is about 205km inland. Beechworth has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.95%), New Zealand (1.05%), Germany (0.63%), Netherlands (0.51%), USA (0.49%)
Top languages: Italian (0.63%), German (0.44%), Tagalog (0.3%), Thai (0.28%), Malayalam (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1095
- Beechworth Montessori SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1085
- Beechworth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Beechworth Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1042
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wooragee Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1016
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Beechworth
Is Beechworth safe?
Beechworth has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,550 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Beechworth?
In Beechworth, the .
How far is Beechworth from Melbourne CBD?
Beechworth is about 222.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Beechworth?
Beechworth has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1070 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Beechworth?
Beechworth has a transport score of 5/100 and 2 bus stops.