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Beechworth VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Beechworth VIC is 4,274 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beechworth is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Beechworth is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Beechworth has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Beechworth has a population density of 25.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Beechworth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beechworth is $1,550.

There were 153 recorded offences in Beechworth in 2025-25, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (56 offences).

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Beechworth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Beechworth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

#4186 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,550/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Beechworth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (2,101) Female 50.9% (2,174)

Population Density

25.8

people per km²

4,274 people · 165.5 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,880

Family income/wk

Beechworth Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Beechworth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.0% 759 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.0% 527 dwellings

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

Beechworth Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

4.5%

Germany

0.6%

India

0.5%

Fiji

0.3%

China

0.3%

France

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

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

Beechworth Religion

No Religion

55.1%

Catholic

15.6%

Not stated

10.9%

Anglican

10.4%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beechworth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Beechworth Languages Spoken at Home

Other

27.3%

Italian

18.2%

German

13.0%

Arabic

9.1%

SAL Tot

9.1%

SAL Indon

6.5%

Mandarin

6.5%

Japan

5.2%

Greek

5.2%

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

Beechworth Employment

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Employed full-time

30.8% 991 people

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Employed part-time

23.5% 758 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 51 people

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Not in labour force

44.1% 1,419 people

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

Beechworth Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.9%

Certificate III/IV

28.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Postgraduate Degree

10.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.4%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Beechworth Occupation

Professionals

34.7%

Managers

18.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.5%

Labourers

6.8%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

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

Beechworth Field of Study

Health

17.9%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Management & Commerce

14.4%

Education

13.7%

Engineering

9.9%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Creative Arts

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Beechworth Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beechworth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beechworth Marital Status

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Married

46.4% 1,664

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Separated

3.5% 127

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Divorced

12.1% 434

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Widowed

6.7% 241

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Never married

31.3% 1,121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beechworth Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

12.5%

Scottish

10.8%

German

4.9%

Other

4.5%

Italian

2.6%

Dutch

1.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.6%

Chinese

0.6%

French

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beechworth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.3%

Secondary — Government

16.3%

Secondary — Catholic

12.0%

Vocational Education

11.6%

Primary — Catholic

11.2%

Pre-school

10.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.0%

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

Beechworth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 507

✅

No need for assistance

93.5% 7,352

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

Beechworth Volunteering

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Volunteer

25.9% 843

—

Not a volunteer

74.1% 2,418

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beechworth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

3.2%

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Beechworth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Did not go to work

17.6%

Walked only

8.1%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Bicycle

0.7%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

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

Beechworth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

35.6%

2 vehicles

40.2%

3 vehicles

12.5%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Beechworth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

19.3%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

26.3%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Beechworth Population Mobility

15.2%

moved in the last year

40.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beechworth Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

8,042

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beechworth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

397

Arthritis

194

Asthma

184

Heart disease

123

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Beechworth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.3%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beechworth Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — children under 15

37.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.6%

One parent — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beechworth Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

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Previously served

4.5% 149

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Never served

95.3% 3,124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Beechworth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 503

—

Did not provide

84.6% 2,760

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beechworth Children Ever Born

No children

29.3%

1 child

11.9%

2 children

32.8%

3 children

18.1%

4 children

6.3%

5+ children

1.6%

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

Beechworth When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Beechworth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

34.3%

15–29 hours

18.1%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

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

Beechworth Household Size

1 person

30.7%

2 persons

40.4%

3 persons

10.4%

4 persons

12.3%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beechworth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,314

Moved — same area (SA2)

255

Moved from VIC

249

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

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

Beechworth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.2%

Step family — no other children

7.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Beechworth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 153 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Justice Procedures

Public Order

Fraud

Drug Offences

Weapons

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Beechworth Schools

schools nearby

government

1106

avg ICSEA score

total students

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 69 students

1106

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Beechworth Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,401/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Beechworth

Your weekly income

≈ $6,071/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,101/wk

Rent share 21.4%

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Beechworth vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,156 Income: $1,259/wk Rent: $381/wk

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Pop: 2,158 Income: $1,574/wk Rent: $550/wk

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Pop: 2,166 Income: $774/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 2,184 Income: $746/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 2,187 Income: $606/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Pop: 2,195 Income: $954/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechworth

What is the population of Beechworth VIC?

The population of Beechworth VIC is 4,274 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.8 people per km².Beechworth is ranked #1,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Beechworth?

The median personal income in Beechworth VIC is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $1,401 per week.Family income is $1,880 per week.Beechworth is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Beechworth?

Median rent in Beechworth VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Beechworth ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Beechworth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Beechworth VIC is $1,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Beechworth?

The median age in Beechworth VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beechworth a good suburb to live in?

Beechworth is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,274.The median income is $767/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 20186. All dollar figures in AUD.