East Gippsland Shire Council
East Bairnsdale
East Bairnsdale at a glance
Median house
$362,500
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,352
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about East Bairnsdale.
East Bairnsdale (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $362,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
East Bairnsdale has roughly 1,352 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Bairnsdale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Bairnsdale's population at 1,352, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,352
Median age
45
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $362,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 43% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $73,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps East Bairnsdale on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$362,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$362,500
$205,920
1,352
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.02% (median rent $280/wk against a $362,500 price tag). Units yield 6.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% 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 20264.02%
Based on $362,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.31%
Based on $205,920 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 202661%
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.
285
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.
0
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 East Bairnsdale.
Local schools for East Bairnsdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bairnsdale Primary School
Lucknow Primary School
Bairnsdale West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About East Bairnsdale.
- What is the median house price in East Bairnsdale?
- The median house price in East Bairnsdale, VIC 3875 is $362,500. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the East Bairnsdale postcode?
- East Bairnsdale is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Bairnsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in East Bairnsdale?
- There are 11 schools serving East Bairnsdale on this page, including Bairnsdale Primary School, Lucknow Primary School, Bairnsdale West Primary School.
- How walkable is East Bairnsdale?
- East Bairnsdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Bairnsdale?
- East Bairnsdale is close to Bairnsdale, Broadlands, Eastwood, Lucknow, Wy Yung.
- What is the population of East Bairnsdale?
- East Bairnsdale has approximately 1,352 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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