Beech Forest: landline numbers and carriers
Beech Forest is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 32 number blocks for it with about 37,000 allocated numbers, held by 19 carriers and spread over the 0342… and 0352… dialling prefixes. That makes Beech Forest the 91st largest of 475 numbering areas under 03 by block count, with 0.11% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Beech Forest area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
Where Beech Forest is
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Council area
- Colac Otway
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 03 42xx xxxx; from overseas +61 3 42xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Apollo Bay (12 km), Lavers Hill (19 km), Barwon Downs (21 km), Kennedys Creek (30 km), Lorne (30 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Beech Forest was numbered
The oldest block in Beech Forest was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 6 of 32 — date from 2005–2009, but allocations here span 35 years. 28 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size. 7 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED and TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 2000–2004 | 5 |
| 2005–2009 | 6 |
| 2010–2014 | 3 |
| 2015–2019 | 5 |
| 2020–2024 | 6 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Beech Forest
Beech Forest is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 18.9% of allocated numbers ahead of SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD on 16.2%, and 19 carriers hold blocks in total. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (4), SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 5 | 7,000 | 18.9% | 30/06/1991 | 10/05/2002 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 16.2% | 22/06/2005 | 19/08/2026 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 10.8% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 3,000 | 8.1% | 24/12/2004 | 03/02/2012 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 5.4% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 5.4% | 25/09/2008 | 25/09/2008 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 02/04/2007 | 02/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 08/06/2005 | 08/06/2005 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 03/09/2012 | 03/09/2012 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 2.7% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Beech Forest
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 32 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0342000000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 02/04/2007 | 22/11/2011 |
| 0342068000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 25/09/2008 | — |
| 0342114000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0342141000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 12/06/2014 |
| 0342177000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0342179000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0342210000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0342236000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0342280000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0342301000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0342338000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0342345000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0342364000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0342463000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0342516000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0342548000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0342569000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0342596000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0342619000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0342641000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0352050000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0352069000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0352140000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 20/05/2005 | — |
| 0352173000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/06/2005 | — |
| 0352191000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 22/06/2005 | 09/08/2013 |
| 0352303000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0352350000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0352357000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 10/05/2002 | — |
| 0352358000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0352398000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 17/04/2000 | — |
| 0352903000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0352963000… | 1,000 | RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/01/2007 | 06/10/2009 |
Numbering areas next to Beech Forest in the register
Immediately above Beech Forest's blocks in the 0342… and 0352… prefixes sit Birregurra, Colac, Cressy, Kennedys Creek, Lavers Hill and Swan Marsh.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birregurra | 0342001000… | 32 | 19 |
| Colac | 0342002000… | 36 | 20 |
| Cressy | 0342003000… | 30 | 19 |
| Kennedys Creek | 0342004000… | 30 | 19 |
| Lavers Hill | 0342005000… | 31 | 19 |
| Swan Marsh | 0342006000… | 32 | 20 |
Had a call from a Beech Forest number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to Victoria Police. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Beech Forest numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Beech Forest numbering area?
Beech Forest is in Victoria, in the Colac Otway council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Apollo Bay (12 km), Lavers Hill (19 km) and Barwon Downs (21 km).
What area code does Beech Forest use?
Beech Forest numbers use area code 03. Its register blocks start with 03 42 and 03 52. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 3 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Beech Forest in?
Beech Forest is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Beech Forest phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 19 carriers with allocated blocks in Beech Forest. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (18.9%), Symbio Networks (16.2%) and Soul Pattinson Telecommunications (10.8%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Beech Forest numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Beech Forest was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Beech Forest number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to Victoria Police. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Beech Forest
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.