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Bairnsdale

155 km²

Bairnsdale has grown and shifted since 2011 to become a key regional hub in East Gippsland. It serves as a central point for a wide area, though it remains less connected by foot than many Victorian towns. The community is marked by a young First Nations population and a landscape that is generally flat, making it easy to move around despite the gaps in local services.

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First Nations

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There are 750 First Nations people in Bairnsdale, and they are noticeably younger than the national figure with a typical age of 20. While household income is around the middle for similar areas, unemployment is 13.8%, which is well above the Victorian rate of 9.6%.

750 First Nations people

20 yrs Median age Here 20 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.2% Year 12 Here 30.2% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

13.8% Unemployment Here 13.8% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$535 Median income Here $535 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,363 Household income Here $1,363 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

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The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.3 that is well below the Victorian average. Access to essentials is limited, as the 48.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries is far below the state figure of 74%.

4.3 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min