SuburbCheck

Eastwood

VIC 3875 · East Gippsland

2,855 (2021) → 2,903 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

53
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,855
Population
$580K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
56
Transport score

Eastwood is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3875, about 235km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $580K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 21km inland. Eastwood has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

234.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
20.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,855
Population
50
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,304
vs NSW median-29.5%
Bachelor degree or higher26.0%
Born in Australia82.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse965 / 0 / 146

Top countries of birth: England (3.92%), Germany (0.81%), India (0.77%), New Zealand (0.77%), Philippines (0.67%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.7%), Arabic (0.35%), Persian ED (0.35%), Filipino (0.35%), Afrikaans (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$580K-4.8%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

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:

6
Break & enter dwelling210/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft105/100k
9
Domestic assault315/100k
1
Robbery35/100k
4
Non-domestic assault140/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 64 (all categories, latest year)2,242 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

35

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

13
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Lucknow Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
  • OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale CentreCombined · Independent · 1.3km
  • Bairnsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 898
  • Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 945
  • Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALSecondary · Government · 2.4km
  • Wild Cherry SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1052
  • Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 912
  • East Gippsland Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 894
  • Nagle CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1014
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1024
  • Bairnsdale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 997
  • Eagle Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 984

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

56
4Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBairnsdale Railway (1.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
14.5°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
130 in suburbCafes/Rest.
168 in suburbParks
51 in suburbPlaygrounds
4Pools
30 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
41 in suburbPharmacies
10 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
20Sports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGippsland Base Hospital (58.9 km)
Nearest vet270 m
Nearest airportAlbury (203.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

43

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

69

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

16
Parks
1
Nature reserves
24
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

53

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
2
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

63

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.05
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

74

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.05

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.42%
Projected population 20413,490
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in East Gippsland

East Bairnsdale$406K13transportBairnsdale$370K70transportGranite RockData not available0transportEllaswoodData not available0transportEagle Point$630K0transportClifton CreekData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Eastwood

Is Eastwood safe?

Eastwood 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 2,242 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Eastwood?

In Eastwood, the .

How far is Eastwood from Melbourne CBD?

Eastwood is about 234.7 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Eastwood?

Eastwood has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Eastwood?

Eastwood has a transport score of 56/100 and 4 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.