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Bairnsdale is a city in East Gippsland located 281km east of Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD). Its local government area is the Shire of East Gippsland.
People
Bairnsdale’s population is dominated by older, established families.
Lifestyle
Residents at Bairnsdale are able to enjoy a wide boulevard featuring trees, gardens and a rotunda in the central strip. Several parks front the Mitchell River, including the park at the old river port behind the post office, offering BBQ and picnic facilities as well as a jetty. Fishing and boating jetties are also located on the west bank of the Mitchell River, just south of the Princes Highway.
Homes
New homes dominate Bairnsdale’s housing stock.
Population
The nature and size of the local population, both now and in the future, is a key driver of property demand. Better understanding the local population can assist property buyers to make better decisions.People
Total Population
Female
Male
Median Age
Family Composition
Families
Children per family
Occupation
Total Employed
Top Occupation
Top Occupation % Share
Income $/week
Personal
Family
Household
Family composition
Couple without Children
Couple with Children
One Parent Family
Age
Top age group
Top age number
Top age group % share
Industry of employment
Top Industry
Total Workers (in top industry)
Share of Employment
Building approvals - New Houses
Total Number
Value ('000)
% Share
* These statistics are financial year to date
Building approvals - Other
Total Number
Value ('000)
% Share
* These statistics are financial year to date
Dwelling Type (number)
Detached houses
Semi-detached houses
Flats, units or apartments
Dwelling tenure (number)
Owned outright
Owned with a mortgage
Rented
Location & Convenience
The East Bairnsdale and Lucknow Structure Plan outlines how the precinct should develop over time, including the existing industrial areas along the Princes Freeway and McMillan Streets and the farming/vacant land north of the Princes Freeway.
Roads & Public transport
Bus
Bairnsdale - East Bairnsdale (Route 2)
Bairnsdale - West Bairnsdale (Route 1)
Bairnsdale - Omeo (Route 14)
Bairnsdale - Paynesville (Route 13)
Bairnsdale - Gelantipy (Route 12)
Bairnsdale - Wy Yung (Route 3)
Tram
Train
Bairnsdale Railway Station
Roads
Princes Freeway
Victorian data sourced from Public Transport Victoria (PTV) and VicRoads
Queensland data sourced from Queensland Government and TransLink
Employment Centres
Bairnsdale is the major commercial centre for the East Gippsland region providing an array of employment opportunities for its local residents.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2011.
