Barwon Heads vs Connewarre, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barwon Heads | Connewarre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 25.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 25.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.3 / 1k | 39.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 6 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 14 |
| Population | 4,353 | 953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarwon Heads
- Best for familiesBarwon Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleBarwon Heads
- Best for investmentBarwon Heads
- Best for best valueBarwon Heads
- Best for best schoolsBarwon Heads
Comparison summary
Barwon Heads and Connewarre offer different strengths across official suburb data. Barwon Heads leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Barwon Heads; Housing (desirability) favours Connewarre; Crime rate favours Barwon Heads. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barwon Heads, Families → Barwon Heads, Beach lifestyle → Barwon Heads, Investment → Barwon Heads.