East 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 East Bairnsdale, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | East Bairnsdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85637 |
| Longitude | 147.65037 |
| Population | 1,229 |
| Density | 94.7 /km² |
| Area | 13.0 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 236 km east |
East Bairnsdale is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,229. The locality covers an area of 13.0 km², giving a population density of about 94.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 236 km east of Melbourne. East Bairnsdale is located at 37.8564°S, 147.6504°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
East Bairnsdale rests on the broad, fertile plains that slope gently towards the Gippsland Lakes, a land where the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus and damp earth. It lies 106.2 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 69°T), and is situated 4.1 km east of Bairnsdale. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of rolling paddocks, punctuated by the dark, persistent green of scattered gum trees and the more ordered lines of cultivated fields. The Mitchell River, a vital artery, meanders through the landscape, its waters reflecting the wide, often luminous sky, and its banks a haven for birdlife. The character of East Bairnsdale is one of quiet industry, a place where the days unfurl at a steady, unhurried pace, and the distant murmur of traffic from the Princes Highway serves as a constant reminder of its connection to the wider world.
The history of East Bairnsdale is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a heritage that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, this region has been a breadbasket, with dairy farming and cattle grazing forming the backbone of its prosperity, the rich soil yielding its generous harvests under the generous Australian sun. Traces of its past can be seen in the enduring architecture of its older buildings, solid and functional, reflecting a time when hard work and practical endeavour were paramount. The proximity to the expansive Gippsland Lakes system also hints at a historical reliance on water transport and, more recently, a burgeoning tourism sector drawn by the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered by the waterways and the neighbouring national parks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East 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 East Bairnsdale, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for East 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 East 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. |