Barwon Heads, VIC 3227
Surf Coast Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3227
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Median house price
$1,455,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Barwon Heads at a glance
- Median unit
- $889,000
- Weekly rent
- $550
- Houses · units $468
- Population
- 4,353
- Median age 46
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Barwon Heads
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.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Barwon Heads
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.
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 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 574 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Barwon Heads
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 24/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 60/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 75%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 82%
- Renter occupied
- 16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 1.97%
- On the $1,455,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 2.74%
- On the $889,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
117 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 574 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions 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 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $889,000.
- How much is my house worth in Barwon Heads?
- A useful starting point is the Barwon Heads median house price of $1,455,000 (units $889,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Barwon Heads a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Barwon Heads is 2.0%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,455,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Barwon Heads: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Barwon Heads is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Surf Coast Shire Council area, VIC 3227.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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