Overall score
Barnawartha
45.3/100
Wahgunyah
41.6/100
Barnawartha vs Wahgunyah, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barnawartha for retirees and investment; Wahgunyah for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BarnawarthaWahgunyah
Crime rate
Barnawartha
31.9 / 1k
Wahgunyah
31.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barnawartha
2
Wahgunyah
20
Population
Barnawartha
987
Wahgunyah
1,061
Metric leadBarnawartha 5Wahgunyah 71 tiedacross 13 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 familiesWahgunyah
- Best for investmentBarnawartha
- Best for best valueWahgunyah
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 | 45.3/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.9 / 1k | 31.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 28 |
| Green cover | 3.6% | 1.0% |
| 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 regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Barnawartha tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and overall desirability, while Wahgunyah stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability. On housing, Barnawartha sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Wahgunyah.
On balance, retirees, families, and investors are more likely to prefer Barnawartha, while Wahgunyah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.