Bairnsdale vs Hillside (East Gippsland)
The verdict
Bairnsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $750K in Hillside (East Gippsland). Bairnsdale rates higher for transport (70 vs 0). Hillside (East Gippsland) rates higher for education (45 vs 39). Bairnsdale is closer to the coast (18.5 km vs 24.0 km).
Scores
| Bairnsdale | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 |
| Transport | 70 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 45 |
| 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 | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,905 | 290 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,101 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 30.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 92.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.7 |
Growth: Bairnsdale Moderate Growth · Hillside (East Gippsland) Moderate Growth
Property
| Bairnsdale | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $403K | $750K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $531K |
| House price YoY | -14.9% | -2.5% |
| 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 | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 39 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 443 | 5,517 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 316 | 5,517 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,758 | 13,793 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,851 | 128,621 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bairnsdale | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Hillside (East Gippsland)
Transport
| Bairnsdale | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10.0 km |
Liveability
| Bairnsdale | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 230.5 km | 224.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 52.5 km | 48.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bairnsdale | Hillside (East Gippsland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,905 | 290 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,038 | 304 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,664 | 355 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bairnsdale or Hillside (East Gippsland)?
Bairnsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $403K versus $750K.
Which has better public transport, Bairnsdale or Hillside (East Gippsland)?
Bairnsdale has the higher transport score (Bairnsdale 70/100 vs Hillside (East Gippsland) 0/100).
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