Bairnsdale Property & Rent
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Bairnsdale Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Bairnsdale Community Overview
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📍 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.