Barwon Downs vs Murroon
The verdict
Barwon Downs rates higher for transport (6 vs 0). Murroon rates higher for education (66 vs 61). Barwon Downs is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 19.3 km).
Scores
Barwon DownsMurroon
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 25 |
| Transport | 6 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 66 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136 | 95 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,037 | $1,624 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 40.8% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 82.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Barwon Downs — · Murroon —
Property
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,471 | 1,053 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barwon Downs · Murroon
Transport
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 6 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.8 km | 10.3 km |
Liveability
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 19.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.5 km | 121.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 63.7 km | 56.7 km |
Population & growth
| Barwon Downs | Murroon | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 136 | 95 |
| Estimated 2025 | 137 | 95 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barwon Downs or Murroon?
Barwon Downs has the higher transport score (Barwon Downs 6/100 vs Murroon 0/100).
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