Beaufort, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Beaufort, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area.
| Locality | Beaufort |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Pyrenees Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.44032 |
| Longitude | 143.33747 |
| Population | 1,539 |
| Density | 9.8 /km² |
| Area | 157.1 km² |
| Elevation | 391 m |
| Postcode | 3373 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 149 km west-northwest |
Beaufort is a locality in the Pyrenees Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,539. The locality covers an area of 157.1 km², giving a population density of about 9.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 391 m above sea level. It lies approximately 149 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Beaufort is located at 37.4403°S, 143.3375°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3373. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Beaufort rests in a broad, fertile valley, its landscape painted in the muted greens and golds of rolling farmland that stretches towards distant, hazy ranges. It lies 100.8 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 285°T), and is situated 28.4 km north-west of Snake Valley. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the vastness beyond the well-tended paddocks. Sheep dot the hillsides like scattered clouds, and the occasional glint of corrugated iron from a distant shearing shed catches the light, a small, sharp punctuation mark against the soft contours of the land. Even the houses, with their sturdy brickwork and wide verandas, seem to lean into the gentle slope of the terrain, as if drawing strength from the very soil beneath them.
The history of Beaufort is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, a legacy of pastoral pioneers who carved their livelihoods from this rich country. For generations, grazing and agriculture have formed the backbone of the local economy, the rhythm of the seasons dictating the ebb and flow of life. While the golden days of gold rushes might have passed, leaving only whispers in the geological strata, a quiet prosperity now thrives, sustained by the bounty of the land and a growing appreciation for the region's tranquil charm. Travellers often find themselves drawn to the unhurried pace of Beaufort, a place where the simple pleasures – the taste of local produce, the warmth of a friendly greeting, the vast, star-filled sky at night – are still held in high regard.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beaufort, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Beaufort, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Beaufort includes the postcode (3373), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Pyrenees Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Beaufort is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |