Barwon Heads vs Leopold, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barwon Heads | Leopold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 84.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.3 / 1k | 49.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 70 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 146 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 48 |
| Population | 4,353 | 13,272 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarwon Heads
- Best for familiesBarwon Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleLeopold
- Best for investmentLeopold
- Best for best valueLeopold
- Best for best schoolsBarwon Heads
Comparison summary
Barwon Heads and Leopold offer different strengths across official suburb data. Leopold leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Leopold; Housing (desirability) favours Leopold; Crime rate favours Barwon Heads. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barwon Heads, Families → Barwon Heads, Beach lifestyle → Leopold, Investment → Leopold.