Bairnsdale
VIC 3875 · East Gippsland
7,905 (2021) → 8,038 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bairnsdale is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3875, about 230km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $403K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 19km inland. Bairnsdale has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3875 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.57%), Philippines (1.19%), New Zealand (0.77%), India (0.68%), Vietnam (0.54%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.61%), Italian (0.54%), Tagalog (0.53%), Filipino (0.44%), Mandarin (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wild Cherry SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1053
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1024
- Nagle CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1018
- Bairnsdale Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1010
- Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 913
- Bairnsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 892
- East Gippsland Specialist SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 857
- Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale CampusCombined · Independent · 6.3km
- Lucknow Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 986
- OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale CentreCombined · Independent · 7.7km
- Eagle Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1002
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bairnsdale
Is Bairnsdale safe?
Bairnsdale has a residential safety score of 39/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 15,851 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bairnsdale?
In Bairnsdale, the .
How far is Bairnsdale from Melbourne CBD?
Bairnsdale is about 230.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 965 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale has a transport score of 70/100, including 1 train station and 30 bus stops.