Paynesville
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Paynesville is a charming waterfront township on the Gippsland Lakes in Victoria, renowned for its scenic vistas, boating culture, and tranquility. With a laid-back atmosphere and easy access to Raymond Island's wildlife, it is a gateway for nature lovers and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
3,636
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.92°, 147.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,160
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
85
English
100
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
219 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
BSJ
Distance
14 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 4 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 70/100.