East Bairnsdale vs Forge Creek
The verdict
East Bairnsdale rates higher for transport (13 vs 0). Forge Creek rates higher for education (52 vs 36). Forge Creek is closer to the coast (9.9 km vs 14.6 km).
Scores
East BairnsdaleForge Creek
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 22 |
| Transport | 13 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 52 |
| Liveability | 19 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,352 | 346 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $967 | $1,863 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.6% | 38.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: East Bairnsdale Moderate Growth · Forge Creek Moderate Growth
Property
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $368K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.8% | 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
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 666 | 867 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 289 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,698 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,201 | 3,757 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: East Bairnsdale · Forge Creek
Transport
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 13 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 11.2 km |
Liveability
| East 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.6 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 238.3 km | 234.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 59.7 km | 52.6 km |
Population & growth
| East Bairnsdale | Forge Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,352 | 346 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,375 | 360 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,653 | 423 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 1.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, East Bairnsdale or Forge Creek?
East Bairnsdale has the higher transport score (East Bairnsdale 13/100 vs Forge Creek 0/100).
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