East Bairnsdale, VIC 3875
East Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3875
Updated
Median house price
$362,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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East Bairnsdale at a glance
- Median unit
- $205,920
- Population
- 1,352
- Median age 45
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in East Bairnsdale
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.
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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.
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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 622 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in East Bairnsdale
Schools serving East Bairnsdale: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 64%
- Lone person
- 32%
- Owner occupied
- 61%
- Renter occupied
- 37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
207 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 622 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about East Bairnsdale
- What is the median house price in East Bairnsdale?
- The median house price in East Bairnsdale, VIC 3875 is $362,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $205,920.
- How much is my house worth in East Bairnsdale?
- A useful starting point is the East Bairnsdale median house price of $362,500 (units $205,920). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the East Bairnsdale postcode?
- East Bairnsdale is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is East Bairnsdale?
- East Bairnsdale is a suburb in the East Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3875.
- 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?
- The population of East Bairnsdale is approximately 1,352 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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