Browse mixed in Bairnsdale

Overview

Bairnsdale is a vibrant regional hub of eastern Victoria with 15,684 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Families benefit from a strong education network that includes Bairnsdale Secondary College, Nagle College and several primary schools, while the historic St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church draws up to 80,000 visitors each year with its striking murals. The spacious centre gardens stretch from the Mitchell River through town, offering mature trees, a restored band rotunda and a centenary memorial. Sports and leisure are well‑served by the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre – the largest indoor complex in country Victoria – alongside golf courses, fishing on the nearby lakes and a lively local retail strip.