Overall score
Barwon Heads
63.7/100
Point Lonsdale
58.9/100
Barwon Heads vs Point Lonsdale, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barwon Heads for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barwon HeadsPoint Lonsdale
Crime rate
Barwon Heads
33.1 / 1k
Point Lonsdale
12.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barwon Heads
88
Point Lonsdale
39
Population
Barwon Heads
4,353
Point Lonsdale
3,788
Metric leadBarwon Heads 7Point Lonsdale 33 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 beach lifestyleBarwon Heads
- Best for investmentBarwon Heads
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 | Point Lonsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.1 / 1k | 12.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 25 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 39 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 75 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Population | 4,353 | 3,788 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Barwon Heads reads as a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone; Point Lonsdale is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Barwon Heads tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Point Lonsdale stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Barwon Heads, while Point Lonsdale 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.