Paynesville flood & bushfire risk
Of Paynesville’s 3,798 mapped properties, 1.7% are in a mapped flood area and 7.3% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Paynesville’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Paynesville
Flood and bushfire areas across Paynesville. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Paynesville
Paynesville sits in the East Gippsland council area, which recorded 4,659 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 4,659 total. Figures are for the whole East Gippsland council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Paynesville
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Paynesville
Paynesville is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MIXED USE ZONE
School catchments in Paynesville
Paynesville can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Paynesville
At the 2021 Census, 16.6% of Paynesville’s 3,636 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Paynesville
East Gippsland council approved 351 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole East Gippsland council area (not just Paynesville). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 18/5 Canal Road, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 8 Fleischer Street, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 17/19 Mitchell Street, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 8 Bungaree Avenue, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 14 Smallman Court, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 1/12 Mcmillan Grove, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 2A Magnetic Retreat, Paynesville VIC 3880
- 5 Basstian Court, Paynesville VIC 3880
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.