Eagle Point vs East Bairnsdale
The verdict
East Bairnsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $368K versus $555K in Eagle Point. East Bairnsdale rates higher for transport (13 vs 0). Eagle Point is closer to the coast (9.8 km vs 14.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Eagle Point rates higher (100 vs 5/100 in East Bairnsdale).
Scores
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 22 |
| Transport | 0 | 13 |
| Education | 38 | 36 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,306 | 1,352 |
| Median age | 59 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,209 | $967 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.4% | 18.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.1% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Eagle Point Moderate Growth · East Bairnsdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $555K | $368K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 18.9% | 16.8% |
| 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
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 666 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 153 | 518 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 383 | 3,698 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,910 | 14,201 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Eagle Point · East Bairnsdale
Transport
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.5 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.8 km | 14.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 238.7 km | 238.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 57.6 km | 59.7 km |
Population & growth
| Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,306 | 1,352 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,360 | 1,375 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,597 | 1,653 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.02% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eagle Point or East Bairnsdale?
Eagle Point has the higher residential safety score (Eagle Point 100/100 vs East Bairnsdale 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Eagle Point or East Bairnsdale?
East Bairnsdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $368K versus $555K.
Which has better public transport, Eagle Point or East Bairnsdale?
East Bairnsdale has the higher transport score (Eagle Point 0/100 vs East Bairnsdale 13/100).
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