Overall score
Eagle Point
42.9/100
East Bairnsdale
31.3/100
Eagle Point vs East Bairnsdale, VIC suburb comparison
Eagle Point for retirees and families; East Bairnsdale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Eagle PointEast Bairnsdale
Crime rate
Eagle Point
35.0 / 1k
East Bairnsdale
446.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eagle Point
9
East Bairnsdale
0
Population
Eagle Point
1,306
East Bairnsdale
1,352
Metric leadEagle Point 4East Bairnsdale 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEagle Point
- Best for familiesEagle Point
- Best for investmentEast Bairnsdale
- Best for best valueEast Bairnsdale
- Best for best schoolsEagle Point
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 | Eagle Point | East Bairnsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 31.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.0 / 1k | 446.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 16 |
| Population | 1,306 | 1,352 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Eagle Point is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while East Bairnsdale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Eagle Point pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas East Bairnsdale is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Eagle Point sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in East Bairnsdale.
Eagle Point suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas East Bairnsdale is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.