Eastwood
VIC 3875 · East Gippsland
2,855 (2021) → 2,903 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 57/100, and is about 21km inland. Eastwood has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3875 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lucknow Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gippsland Grammar - Bairnsdale CampusCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale CentreCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- Bairnsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 892
- Bairnsdale Secondary College-Changing Lanes - VCALSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Wild Cherry SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1053
- Bairnsdale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 913
- Bairnsdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 955
- East Gippsland Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 857
- Nagle CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.9kmICSEA 1018
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1024
- Bairnsdale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1010
- Eagle Point Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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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
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Eastwood?
Eastwood has a transport score of 57/100 and 4 bus stops.