Corangamite Shire Council
Beech Forest
Beech Forest at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
125
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Beech Forest.
Beech Forest (3237) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Beech Forest has roughly 125 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Beech Forest scores 4/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beech Forest's population at 125, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
125
Median age
50
Family households
48%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
125
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Beech Forest.
Local schools for Beech Forest
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Government School Catchment
Apollo Bay P-12 College
Carlisle River Primary School
Lavers Hill K-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Beech Forest.
- What is the Beech Forest postcode?
- Beech Forest is in the 3237 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Beech Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Beech Forest?
- There are 4 schools serving Beech Forest on this page, including Apollo Bay P-12 College, Carlisle River Primary School, Lavers Hill K-12 College.
- How walkable is Beech Forest?
- Beech Forest has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Beech Forest?
- Beech Forest is close to Ferguson, Weeaproinah, Aire Valley, Gellibrand, Barramunga.
- What is the population of Beech Forest?
- Beech Forest has approximately 125 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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