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Bairnsdale, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Bairnsdale is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 17,666. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,666 Population 3/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,429 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$21,429 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population17,666
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$21,429
Per Capita$21,429
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$760
Ownership65.3%
Housing Units7,066

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population17,666
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-37.8229°, 147.6104°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,429
Median Age44.0 years

About Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 17,666. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Bairnsdale has a population of 17,666 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,666
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
5,784.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bairnsdale vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bairnsdale is $21,429, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,429 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $412, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,678 business establishments.

Income: Bairnsdale vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,429
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,429
Avg Weekly Wage$412

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,678

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bairnsdale is $152,000, 46% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below the national average of $1,163). 65.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 7,066 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,000
46% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.3%
Owner-Occupied65.3%
Renter-Occupied34.7%
Housing Units7,066

Property Tax

Climate in Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.8°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.8°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.3° 52.3
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 13.3° / 25.8° 51.1
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 11.4° / 24° 45.6
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.7° / 20.9° 51.2
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.8° 33.9
Jun 10°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.1° 63.3
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 4.2° / 14.8° 46.3
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 4.5° / 16° 34.9
Sep 11.9°C / 53°F 5.8° / 18° 47.2
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 7.6° / 20.2° 59.6
Nov 16°C / 61°F 9.8° / 22.1° 69.8
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 11.5° / 23.9° 63.3
Bairnsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area5,784.9 sq mi (14,982.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-37.8229°N, 147.6104°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 135 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 136 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 150 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 137 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 122 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 124 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 119 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 113 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 97 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 136 km
Feb 18, 2007 11 km NE of Foster, Australia M3.2 143 km
Jun 18, 2006 18 km ENE of Yarram, Australia M3.2 99 km
Jul 7, 2003 28 km SSE of Lakes Entrance, Australia M3.2 55 km
Apr 22, 2003 16 km NNE of Foster, Australia M3.1 140 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 135 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 131 km
Apr 24, 2003 15 km SE of Mirboo North, Australia M3.0 139 km
Jan 3, 2007 17 km SE of Mirboo North, Australia M3.0 137 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 113 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
August 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in

Bairnsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Bairnsdale

Institution Type Founded Website
Federation Training (Bairnsdale Campus Trade Centre) College
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Forestech, East Gippsland Institute of TAFE College

Schools in Bairnsdale

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale Primary School
Bairnsdale Secondary College Ngooloo Campus
East Gippsland Specialist School
Wild Cherry School
Bairnsdale Christian College
Nagle College
Gippsland Grammar Bairnsdale Campus
St Mary's Primary School
Bairnsdale Secondary College
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Radio Stations near Bairnsdale

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Double J UNKNOWN

Museums in Bairnsdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bairnsdale Museum
Krowathunkoolong Keeping Place
Paynesville Maritime Museum

Libraries in Bairnsdale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bairnsdale Library0.0
Paynesville Library0.0

Hotels in Bairnsdale

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Main hotel
The Wy Yung Pub

Restaurants in Bairnsdale

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bairnsdale Bowls Club
Bairnsdale RSL
Kim Long
Pika Sushi Bairnsdale

Cafes in Bairnsdale

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cells Cafe
Sixty 2 Degrees
The Stables East. 1889
West End Store

Cinemas in Bairnsdale

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sun Cinema Bairnsdale

Theatres in Bairnsdale

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forge Theatre

Clinics in Bairnsdale

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bairnsdale Medical Group

Train Stations in Bairnsdale

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bairnsdale

Bus Stations in Bairnsdale

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bairnsdale Station

Gas Stations in Bairnsdale

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

APCO
AU #8911155322
BP
EG Ampol
Shell
United

Banks in Bairnsdale

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
NAB
Westpac

Breweries in Bairnsdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bullant Brewery

Airports Near Bairnsdale

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bairnsdale AirportBSJMedium Airport
RAAF Base East SaleMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Clydebank private AirstripSmall Airport
Fraser Island (Gippsland reserve) airstripSmall Airport
Gleneagles Park StationSmall Airport
Great Lakes Vi AirportSmall Airport
JDandBooSmall Airport
Kelly head airstripSmall Airport
Lakes Entrance AirportSmall Airport
Lakes Entrance AirportSmall Airport
Newry AirfieldSmall Airport
Omeo AirportSmall Airport
StratfordSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bairnsdale

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bairnsdale Presbyterian Church
Exclusive Brethren
Saint Mary's

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bairnsdale

What is the population of Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale has a population of 17,666 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,784.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bairnsdale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,429, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $152,000 (46% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bairnsdale?

Bairnsdale has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $412. There are 1,678 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bairnsdale?

The median home value in Bairnsdale is $152,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $760. The homeownership rate is 65.3%.

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