Beechworth, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Beechworth is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,274. Elevation: 1,798 ft (548 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,274 Population 67/sq mi density
1,798 ft Elevation 548 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population4,274
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Population4,274
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Coordinates-36.3583°, 146.6858°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)

About Beechworth

Beechworth is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,274. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet (548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Beechworth

Beechworth has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (7.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 38.6
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 14.2° / 31.1° 45.0
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 10.6° / 27.6° 37.9
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22.8° 30.8
May 10.7°C / 51°F 3.9° / 17.5° 41.7
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F 2.8° / 14.2° 50.7
Jul 7.4°C / 45°F 2° / 12.7° 58.4
Aug 8.3°C / 47°F 2.3° / 14.3° 55.1
Sep 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.4° 54.6
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 5.6° / 21.5° 52.6
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 9° / 26.3° 51.6
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 11.5° / 29.6° 45.3
Beechworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,798 ft (548 m)
Area63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates36.3583°S, 146.6858°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 128 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 125 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 94 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 125 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 54 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 85 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 49 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 51 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 63 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 70 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 76 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 126 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 64 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 129 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 120 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 149 km
Jun 10, 2007 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia M2.6 34 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 101 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 150 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
July 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
August 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest, Wettest
September 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in

Beechworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Beechworth

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beechworth Primary School - - - -
Beechworth Secondary College - - - -
Wooragee Primary School - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Beechworth Montessori School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Beechworth

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
89.9 The Light christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mansfield - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Beechworth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum Bandiana
Beechworth Carriage Museum
Chiltern Athenaeum Museum
Eldorado Museum
Old Beechworth Gaol
The Burke Museum
The Old School Museum

Libraries in Beechworth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Myrtleford Library0.0
Upper Murray Regional Library - Wodonga0.0

Restaurants in Beechworth

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beechworth Pizza
Provenance

Cafes in Beechworth

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amandhi’s
Beechworth Provender
Coffee Staines
Miss Amelie Gourmet Food market
Moments & Memories Tea Room
Project Forty Nine
Table 3747
The Ox And Hound
Tiny of Beechworth

Theatres in Beechworth

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bilyana Natural Ampitheatre

Monuments in Beechworth

5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Approx. site of Hume and Hovell camp 23 Nov 1824
Discovery of Gold
Golden Horseshoes Monument
Hume & Hovell Expedition 1852
Pioneers Monument

Gas Stations in Beechworth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Beechworth

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank

Golf Courses in Beechworth

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beechworth Golf Course

Breweries in Beechworth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billson’s Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Beechworth

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Hotham 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Falls Creek 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Beechworth

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Benalla AirportBLNMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Mount Hotham AirportMHUMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport-Small Airport
Holbrook Airport-Small Airport
Mansfield Airport-Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport-Small Airport
Mitta Mitta Airport-Small Airport
Mount Beauty Airport-Small Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport-Small Airport
Yarrawonga Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Beechworth

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Beechworth Post Office
Stanley CPA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beechworth

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beechworth Anglican Christ Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Beechworth

4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Beechworth.

Name Description
Barry Falls
Cascades
Newtown Falls
Woolshed Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechworth

What is the population of Beechworth?

Beechworth has a population of 4,274 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Beechworth?

Beechworth enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

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