Bairnsdale vs Ellaswood
The verdict
Bairnsdale rates higher for transport (70 vs 0). Bairnsdale is closer to the coast (18.5 km vs 27.0 km).
Scores
BairnsdaleEllaswood
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 |
| Transport | 70 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 52 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,905 | 206 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,101 | $2,143 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 27.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Bairnsdale Moderate Growth · Ellaswood Moderate Growth
Property
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $403K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -14.9% | Data not available |
| 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 | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 443 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 316 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,758 | 485 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,851 | 2,427 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bairnsdale · Ellaswood
Transport
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 0 |
| 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 | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.5 km | 27.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 230.5 km | 228.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 52.5 km | 56.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bairnsdale | Ellaswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,905 | 206 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,038 | 209 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,664 | 252 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.36% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bairnsdale or Ellaswood?
Bairnsdale has the higher transport score (Bairnsdale 70/100 vs Ellaswood 0/100).
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