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Barwon Heads Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Barwon Heads Compares
Barwon Heads vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Barwon Heads | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,226 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,184 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Barwon Heads (3227) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 66 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area. It is administered by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Barwon Heads has a population of 4,353 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,226, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 22 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Barwon Heads includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,184, with 1,553 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Barwon Heads scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Barwon Heads is served by Barwon Heads Primary School.
Barwon Heads is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Barwon Heads Details
| Postcode | 3227 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,353 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,226/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,030/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,184 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population Density | 639/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,553 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 22 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.2739835 |
| Longitude | 144.4862111 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 66 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 868 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 416 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 771 (17.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,269 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,030 (23.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 433 (9.9%) |
| Asthma | 330 (7.6%) |
| Cancer | 155 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 154 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 106 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 54 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 449 (29.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 753 (49.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 294 (19.3%) |
Schools in Barwon Heads
Suburbs Near Barwon Heads
Same Postcode (3227)
More Barwon Heads Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.