Overall score
Barnawartha
40.5/100
Wahgunyah
39.1/100
Barnawartha vs Wahgunyah, VIC suburb comparison
Barnawartha for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarnawarthaWahgunyah
Crime rate
Barnawartha
28.9 / 1k
Wahgunyah
38.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnawartha
0
Wahgunyah
12
Population
Barnawartha
987
Wahgunyah
1,061
Metric leadBarnawartha 4Wahgunyah 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBarnawartha
- Best for familiesBarnawartha
- Best for investmentBarnawartha
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barnawartha | Wahgunyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.5/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 74.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.9 / 1k | 38.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 12 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 28 |
| Population | 987 | 1,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barnawartha is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wahgunyah is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Barnawartha tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Wahgunyah stands out for housing affordability and public transport access. On housing, Barnawartha sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Wahgunyah.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Barnawartha, while Wahgunyah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.