Colac Otway
Barwon Downs
Barwon Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
136
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Barwon Downs.
Barwon Downs (3243) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Barwon Downs has roughly 136 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Barwon Downs scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barwon Downs's population at 136, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
136
Median age
48
Family households
59%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
136
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Barwon Downs.
Local schools for Barwon Downs
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Government School Catchment
Forrest Primary School
Deans Marsh Primary School
Birregurra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barwon Downs.
- What is the Barwon Downs postcode?
- Barwon Downs is in the 3243 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Barwon Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Barwon Downs?
- There are 4 schools serving Barwon Downs on this page, including Forrest Primary School, Deans Marsh Primary School, Birregurra Primary School.
- How walkable is Barwon Downs?
- Barwon Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barwon Downs?
- Barwon Downs is close to Gerangamete, Gerangamete, Murroon, Forrest, Yeodene.
- What is the population of Barwon Downs?
- Barwon Downs has approximately 136 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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