Bairnsdale

VIC

Bairnsdale is a stable suburb in VIC with 15,917 residents.

SA2 code: 205021081
State: VIC

Population

15,917

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+2.3%

3yr: +1.1% · 10yr: +9.6%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$280/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,194/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Bairnsdale (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +1.1%5yr: +2.3%10yr: +9.6%Total: +31.8%

Population grew from 12,080 to 15,917 over 24 years, averaging 1.2% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.7%

Almost entirely detached houses (87.3%), owner-occupied (72%), built for families (50% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 87%

5,448 houses723 townhouses70 apartments

Tenure

Owned 42%

Mortgage 30%

Renting 28%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

198 (3.2%)

2 bed

1,106 (18.0%)

3 bed

3,053 (49.6%)

4 bed

1,569 (25.5%)

5 bed

176 (2.9%)

6+ bed

50 (0.8%)

Bairnsdale

Population over time — Bairnsdale (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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