Overall score
Barwon Heads
63.7/100
Wallington
47.3/100
Barwon Heads vs Wallington, VIC Suburb Comparison
Barwon Heads for retirees and families; Wallington for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barwon HeadsWallington
Crime rate
Barwon Heads
33.1 / 1k
Wallington
51.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barwon Heads
88
Wallington
9
Population
Barwon Heads
4,353
Wallington
1,515
Metric leadBarwon Heads 10Wallington 12 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 retireesBarwon Heads
- Best for familiesBarwon Heads
- Best for beach lifestyleBarwon Heads
- Best for investmentBarwon Heads
- 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 | 63.7/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.1 / 1k | 51.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 12 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 20.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 109 | 27 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 1.7% |
| 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 a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Wallington answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Barwon Heads suits retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Wallington is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.