Barwon Heads vs Connewarre
The verdict
Barwon Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.85M in Connewarre. Barwon Heads rates higher for liveability (35 vs 16). Barwon Heads is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 2.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Barwon Heads rates higher (93 vs 57/100 in Connewarre).
Scores
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 31 |
| Transport | 28 | 14 |
| Education | 78 | 69 |
| Liveability | 35 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,353 | 953 |
| Median age | 46 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,226 | $2,328 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.5% | 48.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Barwon Heads High Growth · Connewarre High Growth
Property
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | $1.85M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -23.2% | -5.1% |
| 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
Safety
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 299 | 630 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 210 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 92 | 210 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,688 | 1,679 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barwon Heads · Connewarre
Transport
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 14 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.4 km | 8.8 km |
Liveability
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.0 km | 68.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.3 km | 12.7 km |
Population & growth
| Barwon Heads | Connewarre | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,353 | 953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,053 | 1,325 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,495 | 1,422 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.59% | 8.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barwon Heads or Connewarre?
Barwon Heads has the higher residential safety score (Barwon Heads 93/100 vs Connewarre 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Barwon Heads or Connewarre?
Barwon Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.70M versus $1.85M.
Which has better public transport, Barwon Heads or Connewarre?
Barwon Heads has the higher transport score (Barwon Heads 28/100 vs Connewarre 14/100).
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