Eastwood
VIC 3875 • Rest of VIC
About Eastwood
Eastwood is a residential suburb of Bairnsdale in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria. With a population of around 2,855, it serves as a well-established neighbourhood on the eastern side of the Bairnsdale urban area. The suburb has a predominantly family-oriented demographic with a mix of retirees and working families. It offers affordable housing in a regional setting with the amenities of Bairnsdale close at hand.
Eastwood features the Eastwood Village Shopping Centre on Howitt Avenue, providing convenience retail and services for locals. The suburb is close to Bairnsdale's main street shopping strip and the Mitchell River. Residents enjoy a relaxed Gippsland lifestyle with access to the Lakes Entrance tourist region and surrounding natural attractions.
Eastwood falls under postcode 3875 and is governed by East Gippsland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Bairnsdale Town Service — Bairnsdale CBD loop 10 min
- V/Line Coach — Lakes Entrance 40 min
Commute to Melbourne
🛣️ Regional suburb; Bairnsdale CBD is 2.5 km away. V/Line train runs to Melbourne Southern Cross.
Some local shops at Eastwood Village but most errands require a car. Flat terrain makes cycling viable.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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101 Bairnsdale/Dargo Road
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Main Street
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Wallace Street
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25 Morgan Street
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Wallace Street
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1020 Deptford Road
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88 Bullumwaal Road
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Lindenow-Glenaladale Road
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112-118 Omeo Highway
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Lindinow Road
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25 Lindenow Road
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Francis Street
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McKean Street Corner Ross Street
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Woodglen Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 112
- 2. Germany 23
- 3. India 22
- 4. New Zealand 22
- 5. Philippines 19
- 6. Scotland 18
- 7. China 13
- 8. Netherlands 13
- 9. South Africa 12
- 10. United States 11
- 11. Singapore 9
- 12. Malaysia 8
- 13. Iran 7
- 14. Fiji 6
- 15. Egypt 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)