Overall score
Bairnsdale
36.2/100
East Bairnsdale
34.5/100
Bairnsdale vs East Bairnsdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Bairnsdale for retirees and investment; East Bairnsdale for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BairnsdaleEast Bairnsdale
Crime rate
Bairnsdale
295.9 / 1k
East Bairnsdale
406.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bairnsdale
6
East Bairnsdale
5
Population
Bairnsdale
7,905
East Bairnsdale
1,352
Metric leadBairnsdale 10East Bairnsdale 11 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBairnsdale
- Best for familiesEast Bairnsdale
- Best for investmentBairnsdale
- Best for best schoolsEast Bairnsdale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bairnsdale | East Bairnsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.2/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.7/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 295.9 / 1k | 406.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 3 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 94 | 16 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Population | 7,905 | 1,352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Bairnsdale reads as a quieter mid-sized suburb with space and a country-town pace; East Bairnsdale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bairnsdale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas East Bairnsdale is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bairnsdale, while East Bairnsdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.