Beechworth, VIC 3747 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Beechworth is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3747, home to 4,274 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wangaratta local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 225 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,274
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,401 /week
- Median personal income
- $767 /week
- Median family income
- $1,880 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Indigo
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hume
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Indi
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,550
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- St Joseph's School
- Beechworth Primary School
- Beechworth Montessori School
- Beechworth Secondary College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Ford St/Camp St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 11 pubs and bars
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 39.9% of the 2,324 resolvable premises in Beechworth. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 39.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 9.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 193 across postcode 3747 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 115 property offences, 29 public order offences, 28 violent offences.
- Wider Indigo LGA: 3,341 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beechworth?
Beechworth (VIC 3747) had 4,274 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Indigo local government area.
What is the median rent in Beechworth?
The median advertised rent in Beechworth is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Beechworth?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Beechworth covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (0.4 km), Beechworth Primary School (0.7 km), Beechworth Montessori School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Beechworth?
Beechworth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (39.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Beechworth?
Across postcode 3747, 193 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (115), public order (29), violent (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Beechworth?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Beechworth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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