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Beaufort Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Beaufort Compares
Beaufort vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Beaufort | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,031 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,160 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Beaufort is a locality 147 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3373. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Pyrenees.
According to the 2021 Census, Beaufort has a population of 1,712 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,031, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 34 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Beaufort includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,160, with 725 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Beaufort scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Beaufort include Beaufort Secondary College and Beaufort Primary School.
Beaufort is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Beaufort Details
| Postcode | 3373 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,712 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,031/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,160 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 156.9 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 725 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.4228524 |
| Longitude | 143.3703651 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 147 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Pyrenees |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 249 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 167 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 297 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 473 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 527 (30.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 254 (14.8%) |
| Asthma | 195 (11.4%) |
| Diabetes | 131 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 108 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 93 (5.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 69 (4.0%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 36 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 227 (31.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 275 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 178 (24.9%) |
Schools in Beaufort
Suburbs Near Beaufort
Same Postcode (3373)
More Beaufort Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.