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
The brief
What to know about Barwon Heads.
The postcode for Barwon Heads is 3227 (VIC).
The median house price in Barwon Heads is $1,455,000.
Barwon Heads (3227) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,455,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Barwon Heads has roughly 4,353 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 Heads scores 24/100 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barwon Heads's population at 4,353, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,353
Median age
46
Family households
75%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,455,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $889,000, roughly 39% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $291,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.97% (median rent $550/wk against a $1,455,000 price tag). Units yield 2.74% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
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.
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
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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.
- What is the Barwon Heads postcode?
- Barwon Heads is in the 3227 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Barwon Heads?
- Barwon Heads is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3227, 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?
- The population of Barwon Heads is approximately 4,353 (2021 Census). 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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