Beaufort at a glance
Median house
$390,000
Median unit
$192,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,453
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Beaufort.
The postcode for Beaufort is 3373 (VIC).
The median house price in Beaufort is $390,000.
Beaufort (3373) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria. The median house here is $390,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Beaufort has roughly 2,453 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Beaufort scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beaufort's population at 2,453, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,453
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $390,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $192,240, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Beaufort on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $192,240.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$390,000
$192,240
2,453
Median age: 51
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.08% (median rent $231/wk against a $390,000 price tag). Units yield 5.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.08%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.30%
Based on $192,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
136
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Beaufort.
Local schools for Beaufort
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Beaufort Primary School
Beaufort Secondary College
Trawalla Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Beaufort.
- What is the median house price in Beaufort?
- The median house price in Beaufort, VIC 3373 is $390,000. The median unit price is $192,240.
- What is the Beaufort postcode?
- Beaufort is in the 3373 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- Where is Beaufort?
- Beaufort is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3373, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Beaufort?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Beaufort?
- There are 3 schools serving Beaufort on this page, including Beaufort Primary School, Beaufort Secondary College, Trawalla Primary School.
- How walkable is Beaufort?
- Beaufort has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Beaufort?
- Beaufort is close to Main Lead, Shirley, Trawalla, Raglan, Waterloo.
- What is the population of Beaufort?
- The population of Beaufort is approximately 2,453 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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