East Bairnsdale VIC

Postcode 3875 · East Gippsland LGA

East Bairnsdale is a small community in Victoria within the East Gippsland local government area (postcode 3875). With a population of 1,352, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in East Bairnsdale is $393,000, having surged 12.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,088.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the East Gippsland LGA is higher than average at 13,055 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, East Bairnsdale offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($393K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$393K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$393K
12.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
1,352
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$967
Personal Income /wk$551
Mortgage /mth$1,088
CRIME (East Gippsland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,055
Total Incidents6,497
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2024