Overall score
Barwon Heads
59.3/100
Wallington
45.6/100
Barwon Heads vs Wallington, VIC suburb comparison
Barwon Heads for retirees and families; Wallington for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barwon HeadsWallington
Crime rate
Barwon Heads
32.9 / 1k
Wallington
49.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barwon Heads
86
Wallington
8
Population
Barwon Heads
4,353
Wallington
1,515
Metric leadBarwon Heads 8Wallington 21 tiedacross 11 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 investmentWallington
- Best for best valueWallington
- Best for best schoolsBarwon 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 | Wallington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.9 / 1k | 49.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 12 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 27 |
| Population | 4,353 | 1,515 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Barwon Heads is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Wallington is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Barwon Heads is shaped by the coast, Wallington offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Barwon Heads is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Wallington answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Barwon Heads suits families and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Wallington is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.