Surf Coast Shire Council
Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads at a glance
Median house
$1,455,000
Median unit
$889,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
4,353
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Barwon Heads.
Barwon Heads is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,455,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $889,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$468/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,455,000
$889,000
4,353
Median age: 46
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.97%
Based on $1,455,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.74%
Based on $889,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,353
Median age
46
Family households
75%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
129
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.
24
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Barwon Heads.
Local schools for Barwon Heads
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barwon Heads Primary School
Ocean Grove Primary School
Surfside 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 Heads.
- What is the median house price in Barwon Heads?
- The median house price in Barwon Heads, VIC 3227 is $1,455,000. The median unit price is $889,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Barwon Heads postcode?
- Barwon Heads is in the 3227 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barwon Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $468.
- What schools are in Barwon Heads?
- There are 6 schools serving Barwon Heads on this page, including Barwon Heads Primary School, Ocean Grove Primary School, Our Lady Star of the Sea School.
- How walkable is Barwon Heads?
- Barwon Heads has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Barwon Heads?
- Barwon Heads is close to Connewarre, Ocean Grove, Wallington, Wallington, Marcus Hill.
- What is the population of Barwon Heads?
- Barwon Heads has approximately 4,353 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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