Barwon Heads vs Wallington
The verdict
Barwon Heads rates higher for education (78 vs 62). Barwon Heads is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
Barwon HeadsWallington
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 33 |
| Transport | 28 | 19 |
| Education | 78 | 62 |
| Liveability | 35 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,353 | 1,515 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,226 | $2,410 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.5% | 37.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.5% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.9 |
Growth: Barwon Heads High Growth · Wallington High Growth
Property
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.70M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -23.2% | 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
Safety
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 299 | 264 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 92 | 198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,688 | 2,706 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,114 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barwon Heads · Wallington
Transport
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 12 |
| 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 | 14.2 km |
Liveability
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.0 km | 60.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.4 km | 5.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.3 km | 15.3 km |
Population & growth
| Barwon Heads | Wallington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,353 | 1,515 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,053 | 1,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,495 | 2,261 |
| Annual growth rate | 8.59% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Barwon Heads or Wallington?
Barwon Heads has the higher residential safety score (Barwon Heads 93/100 vs Wallington 91/100).
Which has better schools, Barwon Heads or Wallington?
Barwon Heads has a higher average school ICSEA (Barwon Heads 1114 vs Wallington 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Barwon Heads or Wallington?
Barwon Heads has the higher transport score (Barwon Heads 28/100 vs Wallington 19/100).
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