Barwon Heads vs Leopold
Leopold (median $675,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Barwon Heads ($1,455,000).
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Barwon Heads and Leopold side by side
| Measure | Barwon Heads | Leopold |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,455,000 | $675,000 |
| Median unit | $889,000 | $500,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $468/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 60 | 35 |
| Population | 4,353 | 13,272 |
| Median age | 46 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 574 mm | 533 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Barwon Heads scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barwon Heads (1073) sits above Leopold (1025).
- For buyers
- Leopold is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Barwon Heads edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1025).
Barwon Heads vs Leopold: common questions
Is Barwon Heads or Leopold cheaper to buy in?
Leopold has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 54% below Barwon Heads ($1,455,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Barwon Heads or Leopold have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barwon Heads scores 1073 vs 1025 in Leopold. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Barwon Heads or Leopold?
Barwon Heads scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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