Baw Baw Shire Council
Gainsborough
Gainsborough at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Gainsborough.
Gainsborough (3822) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Gainsborough has roughly 61 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Gainsborough 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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gainsborough's population at 61, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (115% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
61
Median age
44
Family households
85%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
115%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
61
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gainsborough.
Local schools for Gainsborough
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Government School Catchment
Bona Vista Primary School
Ellinbank Primary School
Darnum Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gainsborough.
- What is the Gainsborough postcode?
- Gainsborough is in the 3822 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gainsborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Gainsborough?
- There are 14 schools serving Gainsborough on this page, including Bona Vista Primary School, Ellinbank Primary School, Darnum Primary School.
- How walkable is Gainsborough?
- Gainsborough has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gainsborough?
- Gainsborough is close to Bona Vista, Cloverlea, Warragul South, Ellinbank, Darnum.
- What is the population of Gainsborough?
- Gainsborough has approximately 61 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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