Map of Gippsland East District showing the towns of Omeo, Maffra, Bairnsdale, and Orbost.

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Features of the District

Location:	Gippsland East District is a rural electorate located north-east of Melbourne.
Area:	27,551 square kilometres.
Region:	Eastern Victoria Region
Towns:	Bairnsdale, Bruthen, Cann River, Heyfield, Lakes Entrance, Maffra, Mallacoota, Marlo, Omeo, Orbost, Paynesville and Stratford.
Features:	Industries in Gippsland East District include agriculture, timber production and tourism. The town of Bairnsdale is a centre for commerce and retail trade. Natural features include the famous Snowy River country.
Member:	Craig Ingram

A statistical profile (external link) based on 2006 Census data is available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Election results

2006 State election results for Gippsland East District.
2002 State election results for Gippsland East District.


Seat position within the swing.

Historical pattern

1889-1902	Liberal
1902-07	Conservative
1907-08	Fusion
1908-09	Liberal
1909-20	Fusion Liberal/Liberal/NP
1920-99	VFU/Country/NP
1999-present	Independent