Bairnsdale: landline numbers and carriers
Bairnsdale is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 42 number blocks for it with about 74,000 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers and spread over the 0341… and 0351… dialling prefixes. That makes Bairnsdale the 33rd largest of 475 numbering areas under 03 by block count, with 0.22% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Bairnsdale area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
Where Bairnsdale is
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Council area
- East Gippsland
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 03 41xx xxxx; from overseas +61 3 41xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Lindenow (13 km), Mount Taylor (15 km), Loch Sport (21 km), Meerlieu (25 km), Bruthen (27 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Bairnsdale was numbered
The oldest block in Bairnsdale was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 9 of 42 — date from 2005–2009, but allocations here span 35 years. 31 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 1 is 10,000 numbers or larger. 8 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, POWERTEL LIMITED, TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and VOCUS PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 6 |
| 2000–2004 | 4 |
| 2005–2009 | 9 |
| 2010–2014 | 3 |
| 2015–2019 | 8 |
| 2020–2024 | 8 |
| 2025–2029 | 4 |
The carriers in Bairnsdale
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 45.9% of allocated numbers across 8 blocks; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD is second with 10.8%, and 18 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (3), OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (1) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 8 | 34,000 | 45.9% | 30/06/1991 | 01/10/2019 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 8,000 | 10.8% | 09/01/2006 | 19/08/2026 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 7,000 | 9.5% | 12/11/2004 | 19/05/2022 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 4,000 | 5.4% | 24/12/2004 | 15/03/2017 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 5.4% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.7% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 2.7% | 03/10/2007 | 03/10/2007 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 04/04/2007 | 04/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 14/07/2004 | 14/07/2004 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 25/07/2007 | 25/07/2007 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 03/07/2007 | 03/07/2007 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.4% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
Number blocks registered for Bairnsdale
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 42 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0341000000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 09/01/2006 | 06/08/2013 |
| 0341040000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 12/01/2006 | — |
| 0341087000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 04/04/2007 | 03/09/2012 |
| 0341089000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/04/2014 | — |
| 0341162000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0341209000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0341212000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 16/06/2014 |
| 0341312000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0341352000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0341393000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 15/03/2017 | — |
| 0341398000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0341400000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0341415000… | 1,000 | VOCUS PTY LTD | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 20/06/2008 | — |
| 0341435000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0341489000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0341490000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0341528000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0341659000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0341699000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0341739000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0341779000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0341819000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0341859000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0351020000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0351079000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0351161000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/11/2004 | — |
| 0351207000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 19/05/2022 | — |
| 0351410000… | 1,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 25/07/2007 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0351416000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/07/2007 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0351417000… | 2,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 03/10/2007 | — |
| 0351500000… | 5,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0351507000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0351520000… | 14,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0351536000… | 4,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0351560000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0351566000… | 4,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0351640000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/04/2007 | — |
| 0351689000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 05/04/2017 | — |
| 0351712000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 11/11/2022 | — |
| 0351848000… | 2,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 01/10/2019 | — |
| 0351930000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0351987000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/11/2005 | — |
Numbering areas next to Bairnsdale in the register
Immediately above Bairnsdale's blocks in the 0341… and 0351… prefixes sit Bruthen, Buchan, Cabbage Tree Creek, Cann River, Club Terrace and Combienbar.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruthen | 0341001000… | 30 | 19 |
| Buchan | 0341002000… | 30 | 18 |
| Cabbage Tree Creek | 0341003000… | 30 | 19 |
| Cann River | 0341004000… | 30 | 18 |
| Club Terrace | 0341005000… | 29 | 18 |
| Combienbar | 0341006000… | 29 | 18 |
Had a call from a Bairnsdale number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to Victoria Police. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Bairnsdale numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Bairnsdale numbering area?
Bairnsdale is in Victoria, in the East Gippsland council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Lindenow (13 km), Mount Taylor (15 km) and Loch Sport (21 km).
What area code does Bairnsdale use?
Bairnsdale numbers use area code 03. Its register blocks start with 03 41 and 03 51. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 3 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Bairnsdale in?
Bairnsdale is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Bairnsdale phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 20 carriers with allocated blocks in Bairnsdale. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (45.9%), Symbio Networks (10.8%) and Optus Networks (9.5%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Bairnsdale numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Bairnsdale was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Bairnsdale number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to Victoria Police. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Bairnsdale
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.