Barwon Heads, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Barwon Heads is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 17,714. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

17,714 Population 28/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population17,714
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population17,714
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-38.2745°, 144.4885°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barwon Heads

Barwon Heads is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 17,714. 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.

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
Barwon Heads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area637.0 sq mi (1,649.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.2745°S, 144.4885°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 149 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 146 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 119 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 119 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 132 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 118 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 135 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 87 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 116 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 90 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 69 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 114 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 138 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 123 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 67 km
Sep 24, 2002 9 km E of Leongatha, Australia M3.1 139 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 18 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 69 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Barwon Heads

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barwon Heads Primary School - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barwon Heads

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Hotels in Barwon Heads

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barwon Heads Resort

Restaurants in Barwon Heads

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

At The Heads

Cafes in Barwon Heads

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annie's Provedore & Produce Store
Bacman Orange
Shack Dining Co.
Starfish Bakery

Gas Stations in Barwon Heads

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

APCO

Banks in Barwon Heads

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Barwon Heads

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

13th Beach Golf Links
Barwon Heads Golf Course

Breweries in Barwon Heads

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bellarine Estate
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Barwon Heads

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barwon Heads

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Barwon Heads LPO

Treatment Centers in Barwon Heads

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church
Barwon Heads Uniting Church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Shipwrecks Near Barwon Heads

1 documented shipwrecks found near Barwon Heads.

Name Year Description
Earl of Charlemont - A passenger ship that ran aground off Barwon Heads.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barwon Heads

What is the population of Barwon Heads?

Barwon Heads has a population of 17,714 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 637.0 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

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