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VIC · Pyrenees Council

Beaufort (Vic.), VIC, 3373

Current weather

10.1°CRain showers

98% humidity · 32.5 km/h wind · 13.3° / 7.8° today · 8.8 mm rain

Desirability score

30.5/100

5032nd in Australia

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Beaufort (Vic.) is a small locality in the Pyrenees area, home to around 1,712 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 174 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+8%), roughly 101.6 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,712
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,031
Dwelling vacancy
14.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
126 of 849
Median monthly mortgage
$1,160
Employment rate
46%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
63 / 14 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
174
Against the person
38
Against property
88
Rate per 1,000 residents
101.6
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 45 residents
State safety percentile
75.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+8.1%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault9
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle20
  • B49 Other Theft15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order22

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
975.5
  • Beaufort Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Beaufort Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Beaufort Railway Station
  • Beaufort Station
  • Beaufort Station/Pratt St
  • Havelock St/Neill St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 30/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WESTERN HIGHWAY, MARTINS LANE05 May 2026 – 29 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 13/01/2026 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET12 Jan 2026 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET14 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 15/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed outbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET14 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 17/06/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, OLINDA STREET16 Jun 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
  • SprayLine Road Services activities occurring between 24/03/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN HIGHWAY, STARS ROAD23 Mar 2025 – 29 Jun 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

48 planning-related records

2021· 21 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    33 HAINS CLOSE BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a verandah and internal alterations to an existing commercial building
    15 LAWRENCE STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding in association with an existing dwelling
    31 PRATT STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an agricultural shed
    161 KAYS ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling, creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and associated outbuildings
    SKIPTON ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and associated outbuilding
    9Q1 OLD SHIRLEY ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Internally illuminated business identification sign.
    62 - 64 NEILL BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    STOCKYARD HILL ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use of land for industry and the development of a store
    4326A WESTERN HIGHWAY BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Development of a second dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    11 WARBURTON STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Development of a Second Dwelling
    66 HIGH STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    27 LAWRENCE STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a storage shed
    1 Tip RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of solar panels
    23-25 NEILL STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of external blinds in the Heritage Overlay
    17 Havelock StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a shed
    3 WILLOBY STREET BEAUFORT 3373NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    32 BACK RAGLAN ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Painting works to the Bendigo Bank
    17 LAWRENCE STREET BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a single dwelling
    OLD SHIRLEY ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of a portable building
    1 TIP ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and Development of a single dwelling and garage
    Olinda StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 19 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Construction of a dwelling and shed
    86 STOCKYARD HILL ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Withdrawn
  • Development of two sheds and horse shelter
    30 MARIAS LANE BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    Burke StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    43 Cummins StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    McMillans LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Use and Development of a Single Dwelling, associated shed and works
    OLD SHIRLEY ROAD BEAUFORT 3373Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of Three Dwellings on a Lot
    17 HIGH STREET BEAUFORT 3373Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • October 2020

  • Development of a shed in association with the existing dwelling
    51 Marias LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and shed
    ELLIS ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF 2X SHEDS AND EARTHWORKS
    60 STOCKYARD HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single dwelling
    31 KING STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    11 STUART STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED
    7 WILLOBY STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE
    30 MARIAS LANEWithdrawn
  • TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISION
    23 LIVINGSTONE STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SHOP FRONT
    53 NEILL STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISION (BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT)
    297 BACK RAGLAN ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • FIVE (5) LOT SUBDIVISION
    STOCKYARD HILL ROADPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED
    STOCKYARD HILL ROADWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beaufort Skate ParkPark
  • Beaufort South Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Camp Hill Picnic AreaPark
  • Michael O'Connor Memorial ParkPark
  • Snowgums Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Wotherspoon ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Beaufort HospitalHavelock Streethospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • BAND ROTUNDANH2253

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
9

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

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
30.5/100
National rank
5032nd in Australia
State rank
977th in VIC
Peer rank
#247 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#506 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A231 Fv Common Assaultcrime9
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime10
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime20
  • B49 Other Theftcrime15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime22
  • BAND ROTUNDAheritageNH2253
  • Beaufort HospitalhealthHavelock Streethospital
  • Beaufort Skate Parkgovernmentpark
  • Beaufort South Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Camp Hill Picnic Areagovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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