Mount Beauty, VIC 3699

East Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3699

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Median house price

$480,000

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Mount Beauty at a glance

Median unit
$144,000
Population
910
Median age 48

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Mount Beauty

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.

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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.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,280 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Schools in Mount Beauty

Schools serving Mount Beauty: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Mount Beauty Primary School

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Mount Beauty Secondary College

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Tawonga Primary School

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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.

Family households
54%
Lone person
41%
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

18 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences10 (55.6%)
A Crimes against the person4 (22.2%)
E Justice procedures offences4 (22.2%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,280 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
1.9°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Mount Beauty

What is the median house price in Mount Beauty?
The median house price in Mount Beauty, VIC 3699 is $480,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $144,000.
How much is my house worth in Mount Beauty?
A useful starting point is the Mount Beauty median house price of $480,000 (units $144,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Mount Beauty postcode?
Mount Beauty is in the 3699 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
Where is Mount Beauty?
Mount Beauty is a suburb in the East Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3699.
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?
The population of Mount Beauty is approximately 910 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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