Barwon Heads vs Marcus Hill
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 Marcus Hill (1068).
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Barwon Heads and Marcus Hill side by side
| Measure | Barwon Heads | Marcus Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,455,000 | – |
| Median unit | $889,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $468/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1068 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 15 |
| Population | 4,353 | 164 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 574 mm | 598 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.2°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- 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 1068). Marcus Hill also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Barwon Heads vs Marcus Hill: common questions
Does Barwon Heads or Marcus Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barwon Heads scores 1073 vs 1068 in Marcus Hill. 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 Marcus Hill?
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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