Bairnsdale vs Eastwood
The verdict
Bairnsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $580K in Eastwood. Bairnsdale rates higher for transport (70 vs 56). Eastwood rates higher for liveability (60 vs 52). Bairnsdale is closer to the coast (18.5 km vs 20.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Eastwood rates higher (100 vs 39/100 in Bairnsdale).
Scores
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 53 |
| Transport | 70 | 56 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 52 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,905 | 2,855 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,101 | $1,304 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 26.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 82.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Bairnsdale Moderate Growth · Eastwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $403K | $580K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -14.9% | -4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 443 | 210 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 316 | 105 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,758 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,851 | 2,242 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bairnsdale · Eastwood
Transport
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 56 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.5 km | 20.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 230.5 km | 234.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 52.5 km | 58.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bairnsdale | Eastwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,905 | 2,855 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,038 | 2,903 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,664 | 3,490 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bairnsdale or Eastwood?
Eastwood has the higher residential safety score (Bairnsdale 39/100 vs Eastwood 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bairnsdale or Eastwood?
Bairnsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $580K.
Which has better schools, Bairnsdale or Eastwood?
Eastwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Bairnsdale 967 vs Eastwood 981; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bairnsdale or Eastwood?
Bairnsdale has the higher transport score (Bairnsdale 70/100 vs Eastwood 56/100).
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