Bairnsdale

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House Median
This Suburb $430,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $215,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 20,759
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 1.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 2
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Bairnsdale Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$430K
House Growth
+76% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$215K
Unit Growth
No data
3BR House
$460/week
2BR House
$400/week
3BR Unit
$440/week
2BR Unit
$350/week

Bairnsdale Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 20,759 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
1,641
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 361 22%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 703 42.8%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 66 4%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 105 6.4%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 405 24.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.1%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Bairnsdale Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,905
Total Population
124
People/km² Density
1.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
3,214 people
40.7%
2
Aust
3,176 people
40.2%
3
Scottish
809 people
10.2%
4
Irish
762 people
9.6%
5
Aust Abor
449 people
5.7%

Transport

276.8 km
Distance to CBD
190 mins
Drive to CBD
334 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Suburbs Near BAIRNSDALE

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Bairnsdale

BAIRNSDALE is situated in Other Regional Victoria, with a population of 7,905 residents and a population density of 124 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local property market shows a median house price of $0.4M, which has grown by 76% over the past decade, while median unit prices sit at $0.2M, based on Data Vic Q2 2025 data.

Education: Educational options include the public Bairnsdale Secondary College, which holds the #173 ranking among public schools, and the private Nagle College, ranked #161 among private institutions, according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) indicate a rate of 20,759 incidents per 100,000 residents, which is 3.05 times higher than the Victorian average of 6,810, placing this area in the high crime category.

Demographics: The Chinese community represents 1.10% of the population, totalling approximately 86 residents, reflecting a relatively small ethnic presence in the area.

Transport: Located approximately 276.8km from the CBD, Bairnsdale requires around 190 minutes of driving time to reach Melbourne, and the area is not serviced by rail connections.