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Mount Beauty, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Mount Beauty is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 808. Elevation: 1,152 ft (351 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
808 Population 16/sq mi density
1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,497 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$21,497 median income, 1.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population808
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$21,497
Per Capita$21,497
Unemployment1.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership72.8%
Housing Units323

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Population808
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Coordinates-36.7363°, 147.1753°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$21,497
Median Age48.0 years

About Mount Beauty

Mount Beauty is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 808. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet (351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Mount Beauty has a population of 808 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 51.5 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

808
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
51.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mount Beauty vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mount Beauty is $21,497, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,497 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $413, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: Mount Beauty vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,497
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,497
Avg Weekly Wage$413

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Beauty is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 323 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.8%
Owner-Occupied72.8%
Renter-Occupied27.2%
Housing Units323

Property Tax

Climate in Mount Beauty

Mount Beauty has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.3°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.3°C / 58°F 10° / 18.6° 131.8
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 9° / 17.3° 98.6
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.5° 92.5
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.8° 103.3
May 3.2°C / 38°F 0.6° / 5.9° 76.0
Jun 0.7°C / 33°F -1.5° / 2.9° 147.4
Jul -0.8°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.4° 101.0
Aug -0.6°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.6° 116.0
Sep 2.1°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.9° 129.5
Oct 5.9°C / 43°F 1.9° / 9.8° 136.0
Nov 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 130.9
Dec 10.9°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.1° 156.6
Mount Beauty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7363°N, 147.1753°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M4.7 125 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 110 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 73 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 108 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 143 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 36 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 96 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 103 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 93 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 92 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 109 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 126 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 15 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 78 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 10 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 121 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 85 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 141 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 125 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
June 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in
August 38°F (4°C) 5.9 in Coldest, Wettest
September 42°F (6°C) 5.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 5.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in

Mount Beauty has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Mount Beauty

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mount Beauty Secondary College
Mount Beauty Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mount Beauty

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mansfield MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mount Beauty

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bright Art Gallery
Bright Museum
Falls Creek Museum
Harrietville Museum

Libraries in Mount Beauty

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bright Library0.0
Mt Beauty Library0.0

Hotels in Mount Beauty

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bogong Moth Motel
Svärmisk Resort
The ALPENHORN

Restaurants in Mount Beauty

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stockpot
Svarmisk

Cafes in Mount Beauty

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beauty Cafe

Clinics in Mount Beauty

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mount Beauty Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Mount Beauty

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Last Stop Servo

Golf Courses in Mount Beauty

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mt Beauty Golf Club

Breweries in Mount Beauty

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nightingales Alpine Product
Sweetwater Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mount Beauty

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mount Beauty

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 Mount Beauty

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Mount Hotham AirportMHUMedium Airport
Beechworth AirstripSmall Airport
Benambra AirportSmall Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) AirportSmall Airport
Lake Omeo Dry Lake UltralightportSmall Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) AirportSmall Airport
Mitta Mitta AirportSmall Airport
Mount Beauty AirportSmall Airport
Omeo AirportSmall Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Snowy Range AirfieldSmall Airport
Yea AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Beauty

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mt Beauty Unting Church
St Joseph's

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Mount Beauty

What is the population of Mount Beauty?

Mount Beauty has a population of 808 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 51.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mount Beauty expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,497, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mount Beauty?

Mount Beauty has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mount Beauty?

The job market in Mount Beauty is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $413. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mount Beauty?

The median home value in Mount Beauty is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 72.8%.

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