Barwon Heads.

Barwon Heads remains one of the Bellarine Peninsula’s most sought-after coastal destinations.

Known for its stunning natural environment, Barwon Heads offers sandy river beaches, surf breaks along Thirteenth Beach, the dramatic limestone Bluff, renowned golf courses, and access to the wetlands of Lake Connewarre. Hitchcock Avenue forms the vibrant heart of the town, featuring popular cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and local services. The population swells significantly during summer as visitors enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, fishing, boating, golfing, walking trails, and rich birdlife that make Barwon Heads a favourite holiday and lifestyle destination.

The size of Barwon Heads is approximately 6.8 square kilometres. There are 13 parks, covering nearly 40.4% of the total area. The population of Barwon Heads in 2016 was 3875 people. By 2021 the population was 4353 showing a population growth of 12.3% in the area during that time.