Side by sideSuburb comparison

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bairnsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 969).

Common questionsLucknow vs Bairnsdale

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.

The numbers behind the take

Lucknow
Metric
Bairnsdale

Price & Market

$630,000
Median house
$430,000
$205,920
Median unit
$215,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
63.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
32
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
100
Population
7,905
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
10
969
Avg ICSEA
971

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).