Barwon Heads vs Ocean Grove, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Barwon Heads | Ocean Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 69.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.5/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.3 / 1k | 26.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 56 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 163 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 218 |
| Population | 4,353 | 17,714 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBarwon Heads
- Best for familiesBarwon Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleOcean Grove
- Best for investmentOcean Grove
- Best for best valueOcean Grove
- Best for best schoolsOcean Grove
Comparison summary
Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ocean Grove leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ocean Grove; Housing (desirability) favours Ocean Grove; Crime rate favours Ocean Grove. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Barwon Heads, Families → Barwon Heads, Beach lifestyle → Ocean Grove, Investment → Ocean Grove.