The locality is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the town of Brighton.

The 2016 census recorded a population of 3779 for the state suburb of Old Beach.

[2] Old Beach is surrounded by an abundance of green mountainous terrain.

[3] Old Beach Post Office opened on 11 January 1866 and closed in 1975.

[5] Route B32 (East Derwent Highway) runs through from west to south.