Mount Beauty
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mount Beauty, VIC 3699.
About Mount Beauty
Welcome to Mount Beauty
Mount Beauty sits at the foot of Victoria's High Country, tucked into the Kiewa Valley beneath Mount Bogong, the state's highest peak. It's a good three-hour drive northeast of Melbourne, closer in spirit to the ski fields of Falls Creek than to any capital city commute, and that distance is very much the point for the people who choose to live here.
This is a small, tight-knit alpine town of just under a thousand residents, built originally to house workers on the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme and now sustained by tourism, farming and a steady trickle of tree-changers. It suits retirees, outdoor-loving families and anyone happy to trade big-city convenience for mountain air, four distinct seasons and a slower pace of life.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Mount Beauty revolves around the outdoors and a compact but genuine town centre. The main street has a handful of cafes, a pub and local eateries that fill up with hikers, cyclists and skiers depending on the season, alongside a resident community that treats them as the local lounge room. There's a laid-back, communal feel here rather than a polished dining scene, and locals tend to like it that way.
Shopping
Day-to-day shopping is modest and practical, with a supermarket and a scattering of independent shops covering the essentials. For anything beyond the basics, residents typically head to larger centres such as Wodonga or Bright, making Mount Beauty better suited to those happy with a simpler retail footprint in exchange for the surrounding scenery.
Getting around
A car is essential in Mount Beauty; there's no train line, and public transport options are limited given the town's remote alpine setting. The Kiewa Valley Highway connects the town to Tawonga South and on to the Great Alpine Road, while Falls Creek is a scenic drive up the mountain, popular with commuting ski-season workers. Melbourne is roughly three hours away by car, so this is a destination for those who value distance from the city rather than a quick trip in and out.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally by Mount Beauty Primary School and Mount Beauty Secondary College, both giving local children a full run of schooling without needing to leave town. With a median age of 48, the population leans older than many Victorian suburbs, but the schools remain a genuine community hub and a drawcard for younger families wanting a strong sense of place.
Parks & recreation
This is the suburb's standout feature. Mount Beauty is ringed by national park and state forest, with Mount Bogong, walking trails, mountain biking routes and the Kiewa River all within easy reach, and Falls Creek and Hotham within striking distance for skiing in winter. Locals and visitors alike come for fishing, hiking, cycling and simply being close to genuine wilderness, and the town's identity is built almost entirely around this access to the High Country.
The property market
Mount Beauty's property market is small and closely tied to its lifestyle appeal rather than commuter demand. The median house price currently sits at $548,000, with recent figures showing a pullback of 7.6% in house prices, a reminder that alpine and holiday-adjacent markets can move differently to metropolitan trends. Houses dominate the current listings at 73%, with land making up 15%, apartments and units 8%, and townhouses a small 4% slice, reflecting a town built mostly around standalone homes and blocks rather than higher-density living. Buyers are typically drawn by lifestyle and holiday potential, with neighbouring Tawonga South offering a similar rural-residential feel for those casting the net slightly wider.
Market snapshot
Mount Beauty property market
Median sale price
$548k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
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annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$417k
Median
$548k
Premium
$729k
Days on market
58
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
14
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mount Beauty by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mount Beauty, VIC 3699.
Population
910
residents (2021)
Median age
48
years
Household income
$994
median, per week
Median rent
$270
per week
Median mortgage
$928
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Mount Beauty
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Mount Beauty
$340k
36 Valley Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$430k
1 Nelse Street
Sold ~July 2026
$615k
81 Lakeside Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$590k
18 Mountain Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$450k
3 Freeburgh Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Mount Beauty suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mount Beauty?
The median house price in Mount Beauty, VIC is $548k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 7.6%.
Is Mount Beauty a good place to live?
Mount Beauty is a town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia. Mount Beauty is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 910 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Mount Beauty?
Mount Beauty has a population of 910 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 48.
What schools are in Mount Beauty?
There are 2 schools in or near Mount Beauty, including Mount Beauty Primary School and Mount Beauty Secondary College.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Beauty?
Properties in Mount Beauty take around 58 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Mount Beauty?
Entry-level properties in Mount Beauty start around $417k, while premium homes reach $729k.
What suburbs are near Mount Beauty?
Suburbs near Mount Beauty include Beauty and Tawonga South.
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