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Overview

Paynesville is a lakeside town in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, with a 2021 census population of 3,636. Situated 293 km east of Melbourne on the eastern end of Lake Victoria, it is famed as the “boating capital of Victoria” and offers easy access to the wider Gippsland Lakes. Residents and visitors enjoy a strong sporting culture, including sailing, bowls, tennis, netball, Australian Rules football and cricket, while the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club runs sail‑training and sailability programmes.

The community is supported by a primary school, a uniting kindergarten and the nearby Camp Toonallook outdoor‑education site. A ferry links the town to Raymond Island, a predominantly residential enclave noted for its koala population. Accommodation ranges from waterfront apartments at Captains Cove and Mariners Cove to a range of local amenities such as the Paynesville Maritime Museum and fire station, providing a balanced mix of permanent homes and holiday‑let options.

Region type mix: Regional 100%.