Lucknow vs Bairnsdale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $630,000 and $430,000. Bairnsdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bairnsdale (median $430,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Lucknow ($630,000).
Bairnsdale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bairnsdale (971) sits above Lucknow (969).
For buyers
Bairnsdale is the lower entry point at $430,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bairnsdale offers the higher gross rental yield (5.56% vs 2.31%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bairnsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 969).
Common questions
Is Lucknow or Bairnsdale cheaper to buy in?
Bairnsdale has the lower median house price at $430,000, roughly 47% below Lucknow ($630,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Lucknow or Bairnsdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bairnsdale scores 971 vs 969 in Lucknow. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Lucknow or Bairnsdale?
Bairnsdale scores 32/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Lucknow or Bairnsdale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.56% in Bairnsdale vs 2.31% in Lucknow. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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