Wallington vs Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Barwon Heads (1073) sits above Wallington (1047).
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Wallington and Barwon Heads side by side
| Measure | Wallington | Barwon Heads |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,455,000 |
| Median unit | – | $889,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $468/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1073 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 60 |
| Population | 1,515 | 4,353 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 565 mm | 574 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.4°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 1047). Wallington also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wallington vs Barwon Heads: common questions
Does Wallington or Barwon Heads have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Barwon Heads scores 1073 vs 1047 in Wallington. 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, Wallington or Barwon Heads?
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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