East Gippsland Shire Council

Mount Beauty

VIC3699

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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Day to day

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

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$480,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$144,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2026

3.03%

Based on $480,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

9.75%

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 2026

71%

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.

Offence Summary

34

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences24 (70.6%)
A Crimes against the person6 (17.6%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (8.8%)
D Public order and security offences1 (2.9%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Beauty.

Local schools for Mount Beauty

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mount Beauty Primary School

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Mount Beauty Secondary College

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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.

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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