Bairnsdale
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Bairnsdale is a charming regional city in East Gippsland, Victoria, known for its historic architecture, nearby rivers, and gateway status to the Gippsland Lakes. With a friendly rural feel and easy access to nature, it's perfect for families and travelers exploring regional Australia.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
7,905
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.82°, 147.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,300
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
78
English
99
Temperature
14.9°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
10.3°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
692 mm
Internet Speed
52 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
12
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
BSJ
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.