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Overview

Bairnsdale is a regional hub of eastern Victoria with a 2021‑census population of 15,684. Central gardens stretch from the Mitchell River to the town’s western edge, framing historic landmarks such as St Mary’s Roman‑Catholic Church, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Families benefit from two high schools – Bairnsdale Secondary College and Nagle College – alongside several primary schools, while the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre, the East Gippsland Rail Trail and nearby Mt Taylor mountain provide abundant walking, cycling and water‑sport opportunities. The surrounding wetlands of Macleod Morass and Jones Bay support rich birdlife and a thriving community of grey‑headed flying‑foxes.

Transport is centred on the brick Bairnsdale railway station, the terminus of V/Line’s Bairnsdale line, with regular bus services, local taxis and a 280‑hectare aerodrome offering charter, air‑ambulance and firefighting operations. Residential areas extend across the Mitchell River into suburbs such as Wy Yung, Eastwood and Lucknow, delivering a blend of historic homes and newer dwellings that reflect the city’s long‑standing role as the commercial and administrative centre of the Shire of East Gippsland.