Overall score
Barwon Heads
63.7/100
Connewarre
43.7/100
Barwon Heads vs Connewarre, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barwon Heads for retirees and families; Connewarre for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barwon HeadsConnewarre
Crime rate
Barwon Heads
33.1 / 1k
Connewarre
37.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barwon Heads
88
Connewarre
9
Population
Barwon Heads
4,353
Connewarre
953
Metric leadBarwon Heads 9Connewarre 12 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- 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 schoolsConnewarre
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 | Barwon Heads | Connewarre |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.1 / 1k | 37.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 6 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 14 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 4,353 | 953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Barwon Heads is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Connewarre is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Barwon Heads sits among greener hillside streets, while Connewarre keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Barwon Heads is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Connewarre answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Barwon Heads, while Connewarre 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.