Mount Beauty
VIC 3699 · Alpine
910 (2021) → 922 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mount Beauty is a stable suburb in Alpine, VIC 3699, about 232km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $542K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 142km inland. Mount Beauty has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.75%), New Zealand (2.64%), USA (1.32%), Scotland (1.1%), Canada (0.99%)
Top languages: German (0.88%), Indonesian (0.88%), Thai (0.88%), Mandarin (0.66%), Italian (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 1042 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Beauty Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
- Mount Beauty Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
Nearby (within 10km)
- Outdoor SchoolCombined · Government · 5.9km
- Tawonga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1017
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Beauty
Is Mount Beauty safe?
Mount Beauty has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 3,407 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mount Beauty?
In Mount Beauty, the .
How far is Mount Beauty from Melbourne CBD?
Mount Beauty is about 232.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Mount Beauty?
Mount Beauty has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1055 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mount Beauty?
Mount Beauty has a transport score of 0/100.