East Gippsland Shire Council
Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale at a glance
Median house
$430,000
Median unit
$215,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
7,905
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bairnsdale.
Bairnsdale (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $430,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bairnsdale has roughly 7,905 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bairnsdale scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bairnsdale's population at 7,905, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
7,905
Median age
44
Family households
59%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $430,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $215,000, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Bairnsdale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$430,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $215,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$430,000
$215,000
7,905
Median age: 44
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.56% (median rent $460/wk against a $430,000 price tag). Units yield 6.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.56%
Based on $430,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.53%
Based on $215,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,640
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bairnsdale.
Local schools for Bairnsdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bairnsdale Primary School
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bairnsdale.
- What is the median house price in Bairnsdale?
- The median house price in Bairnsdale, VIC 3875 is $430,000. The median unit price is $215,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bairnsdale postcode?
- Bairnsdale is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bairnsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Bairnsdale?
- There are 10 schools serving Bairnsdale on this page, including Bairnsdale Primary School, Bairnsdale Secondary College, Bairnsdale West Primary School.
- How walkable is Bairnsdale?
- Bairnsdale has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bairnsdale?
- Bairnsdale is close to Eastwood, East Bairnsdale, Wy Yung, Broadlands, Lucknow.
- What is the population of Bairnsdale?
- Bairnsdale has approximately 7,905 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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