Beaufort, VIC 3320
A slower pace than Ballarat, with space and community to match.
- Country charm
- $218/wk Median
- 12.0% Renters
Beaufort Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.6k
- Median age
- 49
- Median weekly rent
- $218
- To the CBD
- 39.5km
- Walkability
- 6.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Beaufort Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Beaufort offers a genuinely different pace from Ballarat's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $218 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 4,644, with 12.0% renting rather than owning.
Around Beaufort
Beaufort Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Beaufort Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Beaufort
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Beaufort
Real questions renters ask before moving to Beaufort.
Is Beaufort walkable?
Beaufort carries a walkability score of 6.4/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Beaufort a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Beaufort has a 12.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Beaufort?
Locals describe Beaufort as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 4,644, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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