Bairnsdale vs Forge Creek
The verdict
Bairnsdale rates higher for transport (70 vs 0). Forge Creek rates higher for education (52 vs 39). Forge Creek is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 18.5 km).
Scores
BairnsdaleForge Creek
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 22 |
| Transport | 70 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 52 |
| Liveability | 52 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,905 | 346 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,101 | $1,863 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 38.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bairnsdale Moderate Growth · Forge Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 443 | 867 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 316 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,758 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,851 | 3,757 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Forge Creek
Transport
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.2 km |
Liveability
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.9 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 | 52.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,905 | 346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,038 | 360 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,664 | 423 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bairnsdale or Forge Creek?
Bairnsdale has the higher transport score (Bairnsdale 70/100 vs Forge Creek 0/100).
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