Eagle Point
VIC 3878 · East Gippsland
1,306 (2021) → 1,360 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Eagle Point is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3878, about 239km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $555K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eagle Point has an overall score of 18/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.67%), Netherlands (1.38%), New Zealand (1.23%), Germany (1%), India (0.92%)
Top languages: Italian (0.38%), Punjabi (0.31%), Polish (0.31%), Spanish (0.31%), Vietnamese (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 948 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Eagle Point Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
Nearby (within 10km)
- Paynesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 965
- Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 945
- Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALSecondary · Government · 9.5km
- Bairnsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 898
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Point
Is Eagle Point safe?
Eagle Point has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,910 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Eagle Point?
In Eagle Point, the .
How far is Eagle Point from Melbourne CBD?
Eagle Point is about 238.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Eagle Point?
Eagle Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 984 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eagle Point?
Eagle Point has a transport score of 0/100.