Bairnsdale, Australia

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,666 Population 3/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

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

Bairnsdale, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,429

71% below

$21,429 per capita

Home Value

$152,000

46% below

Median Rent

$760/mo

35% below

Unemployment

4.9%

36% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

303 sunny days/yr

Is Bairnsdale a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bairnsdale residents earn a median household income of $21,429 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,429. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,678 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bairnsdale is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $760/month.

Climate & Weather

Bairnsdale has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population17,666

Median Age44.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born11.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,429

Per Capita$21,429

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$412

Housing

C+

Home Value$152,000

Rent$760

Ownership65.3%

Housing Units7,066

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days303/yr

Rain26.5 in/yr

Elevation85 ft

Did You Know?

Bairnsdale was founded in 1859.

11.7% of residents are foreign-born.