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Barwon Heads, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Barwon Heads is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,685. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 3,685 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.2745°, 144.4885° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $34,814 |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
About Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,685. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Barwon Heads vs Australia Average
Income: Barwon Heads vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $34,814 |
| 54% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,814 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $670 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $253,600 |
| 10% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,268 |
| 9% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 84.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,474 |
Property Tax
Climate in Barwon Heads
Barwon Heads has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.2745°N, 144.4885°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in |
Barwon Heads has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Barwon Heads
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon Heads Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Barwon Heads
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Classic Rock | classic rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Triple M Melbourne | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| 3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 | news, news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| 全澳华语广播华厦之声 | am1629 | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) | australian music, community radio | AAC 192 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Australia 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Jazz 20220701 | blues, jazz | AAC 238 kbps | |
| The Buzzz | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ASP Radio | 70s 80s 90s music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| UltraCool Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Southern FM Melbourne Australia | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| TheLight Christmas | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| IMC Country Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio PVS | jazz, rock | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Smooth Sailing Radio | rnb, soul | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Kiirtan | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 | |
| Surf FM 87.6 | - | MP3 32 kbps | |
| The Light Worship | christian, melbourne | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Barwon Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian National Surfing Museum | ||||
| Geelong Sports Museum | ||||
| Historical Museum | ||||
| Lara Heritage and History Museum | ||||
| Museum of Play and Art | ||||
| National Wool Museum | ||||
| Nepean Historical Society | ||||
| Old Court House Museum | ||||
| Queenscliffe Maritime Museum |
Libraries in Barwon Heads
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong Library & Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leopold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waurn Ponds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Barwon Heads
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Vintage Market | |||||
| Torquay Farmers Market |
Hotels in Barwon Heads
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Barwon Heads
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Barwon Heads
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barwon Heads
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barwon Heads
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Barwon Heads
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Barwon Heads
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarine Estate | ||||
| Bells Beach Brewing | ||||
| Valhalla Brewing | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall |
Stadiums & Teams in Barwon Heads
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barwon Heads
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | - | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | - | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | - | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyabb Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Barwon Heads
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barwon Heads LPO |
Treatment Centers in Barwon Heads
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Creek Doctors | ||
| Community Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Geelong Day Surgery | ||
| Grovedale Medical Centre | ||
| Lake Imaging | ||
| MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre | ||
| North Geelong Medical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barwon Heads
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| Barwon Heads Uniting Church |
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What is the population of Barwon Heads?
Barwon Heads has a population of 3,685 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Barwon Heads expensive to live in?
The median household income is $34,814, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $253,600 (10% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Barwon Heads?
Barwon Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
How is the job market in Barwon Heads?
The job market in Barwon Heads is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $670. There are 350 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Barwon Heads?
The median home value in Barwon Heads is $253,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,268. The homeownership rate is 84.0%.