East Gippsland Shire Council
Mount Beauty
Mount Beauty at a glance
Median house
$480,000
Median unit
$144,000
Population
910
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Mount Beauty.
Mount Beauty (3699) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $480,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Beauty has roughly 910 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Beauty's population at 910, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
910
Median age
48
Family households
54%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $480,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $144,000, roughly 70% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $96,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Beauty on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$480,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $144,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$480,000
$144,000
910
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.03% (median rent $280/wk against a $480,000 price tag). Units yield 9.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.03%
Based on $480,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20269.75%
Based on $144,000 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 · May 202671%
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.
34
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount Beauty.
Local schools for Mount Beauty
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Government School Catchment
Mount Beauty Primary School
Mount Beauty Secondary College
Tawonga Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Beauty.
- What is the median house price in Mount Beauty?
- The median house price in Mount Beauty, VIC 3699 is $480,000. The median unit price is $144,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mount Beauty postcode?
- Mount Beauty is in the 3699 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Beauty?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Mount Beauty?
- There are 4 schools serving Mount Beauty on this page, including Mount Beauty Primary School, Mount Beauty Secondary College, Tawonga Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Mount Beauty?
- Mount Beauty is close to Tawonga South, Tawonga, Bogong, Freeburgh, Smoko.
- What is the population of Mount Beauty?
- Mount Beauty has approximately 910 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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