Bairnsdale, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bairnsdale, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bairnsdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85326 |
| Longitude | 147.6039 |
| Population | 17,666 |
| Density | 266.0 /km² |
| Area | 66.4 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 232 km east |
Bairnsdale is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 17,666. The locality covers an area of 66.4 km², giving a population density of about 266.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 232 km east of Melbourne. Bairnsdale is located at 37.8533°S, 147.6039°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bairnsdale lies at the heart of East Gippsland, a sprawling landscape where the rich, alluvial plains meet the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 102.6 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 68°T), and is situated 11.3 km west-north-west of Paynesville. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp sweetness, a blend of river mist and the scent of pine from the neighbouring forests, hinting at the vastness that lies beyond the neat grid of its streets. The Mitchell River, a constant, languid presence, curves its way through the town, its banks often fringed with willows and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's iridescent blue. The land itself feels fertile, a deep, dark loam that has yielded its bounty for generations, and the distant hills, often softened by a haze, offer a constant backdrop to the everyday life of Bairnsdale.
This is a place whose fortunes have been tied to the land and its waters since its beginnings, a hub for the surrounding agricultural and pastoral industries that have shaped its character. The cattle saleyards, a noisy, energetic centre of commerce, are a testament to the enduring importance of grazing, while the orchards and vineyards further afield speak of a more recent diversification. History whispers from the verandahs of older buildings, tales of pioneers and prosperity, of the river trade that once brought goods and travellers inland. Today, Bairnsdale serves as a gateway for those venturing further into the Gippsland wilderness, a place where the pace of life still allows for a quiet appreciation of the wide, open sky and the steady flow of the river.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bairnsdale, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bairnsdale, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bairnsdale includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bairnsdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |