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Beech Forest VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Beech Forest, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Beech Forest VIC is 125 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beech Forest is $641 per week ($33,332 per year). Median rent in Beech Forest is $185 per week ($802 per month). Beech Forest has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Beech Forest has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beech Forest is $947.

There were 5 recorded offences in Beech Forest in 2025-25, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (3 offences).

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Beech Forest Population

residents (Census 2021)

Beech Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$641/wk

$33,332 per year

#6411 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$185/wk

$802 per month

#7826 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$947/mo

Avg household size: —

Beech Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.7% (70) Female 45.3% (58)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

125 people · 148.3 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Beech Forest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beech Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.6% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.4% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beech Forest Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Beech Forest Religion

No Religion

50.8%

Not stated

25.0%

Anglican

13.3%

Catholic

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beech Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Beech Forest Languages Spoken at Home

Russian

62.5%

French

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Beech Forest Employment

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Employed full-time

26.2% 17 people

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Employed part-time

29.2% 19 people

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Not in labour force

44.6% 29 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Beech Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Beech Forest Occupation

Managers

28.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Labourers

8.9%

Professionals

6.7%

Clerical & Administrative

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Beech Forest Field of Study

Architecture & Building

25.0%

Management & Commerce

21.4%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

14.3%

Engineering

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Beech Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beech Forest Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

25.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

22.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.6%

$4,000+/wk

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beech Forest Marital Status

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Married

32.4% 35

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Separated

4.6% 5

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Divorced

17.6% 19

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Widowed

6.5% 7

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Never married

38.9% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beech Forest Ancestry

English

38.2%

Australian

21.4%

Scottish

16.0%

Irish

7.6%

Other

6.1%

German

4.6%

Italian

3.1%

Maltese

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beech Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.6%

Pre-school

31.6%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Beech Forest Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Beech Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer

28.7% 23

—

Not a volunteer

71.3% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beech Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

25.0%

$450-$599/mo

25.0%

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Beech Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Walked only

12.9%

Car (passenger)

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Beech Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

34.1%

2 vehicles

43.2%

3 vehicles

15.9%

4+ vehicles

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Beech Forest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

32.4%

3 bedrooms

45.9%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Beech Forest Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

33.7%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beech Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

189

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beech Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Beech Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$3,500+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beech Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

30.8%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — no children under 15

10.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beech Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.5% 18

—

Did not provide

79.5% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beech Forest Children Ever Born

No children

58.8%

2 children

23.5%

3 children

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Beech Forest When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Beech Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

30.9%

15–29 hours

23.5%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Beech Forest Household Size

1 person

48.8%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

9.8%

4 persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beech Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Beech Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Beech Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Beech Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $840/wk

Median Rent $185/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Beech Forest

Your weekly income

≈ $3,640/month

Median rent $185/wk

Left after rent $655/wk

Rent share 22.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $20/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $15/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $5/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $25/wk

Beech Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Acheron

Pop: 146 Income: $783/wk Rent: $271/wk

Adams Estate

Pop: 83 Income: $599/wk Rent: $300/wk

Addington

Pop: 65 Income: $483/wk Rent: $150/wk

Adelaide Lead

Pop: 85 Income: $493/wk

Airly

Pop: 160 Income: $768/wk Rent: $330/wk

Alberton West

Pop: 76 Income: $525/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beech Forest

What is the population of Beech Forest VIC?

The population of Beech Forest VIC is 125 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Beech Forest is ranked #8,308 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beech Forest?

The median personal income in Beech Forest VIC is $641 per week, or $33,332 per year.The median household income is $840 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Beech Forest is ranked #6,411 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beech Forest?

Median rent in Beech Forest VIC is $185 per week ($802 per month).Rent represents 22.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Beech Forest ranks #7,826 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beech Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beech Forest VIC is $947. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beech Forest?

The median age in Beech Forest VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beech Forest a good suburb to live in?

Beech Forest is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 125.The median income is $641/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20185. All dollar figures in AUD.