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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Leopold, 3224

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

61/100
Good

Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Tourism
  • Top transport
  • Parks
  • Shops
  • Established
What Leopold is known for: Tourism, Top transport, Parks, Shops, Established

Suburb profile

Leopold is a coastal established suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Coastal character runs through daily life, with the wider region offering extra trips and outings when you want them. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.

Population

Population
13,272
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,589
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
244 of 5,270
Median monthly mortgage
$1,603
Employment rate
59.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
355 / 324 / 3

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
653
Against the person
94
Against property
348
Rate per 1,000 residents
49.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 141 residents
State safety percentile
46.1th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+33.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage46
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle49
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store87
  • B49 Other Theft48
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order127

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,016
  • Leopold Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

70 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bennett Ct/Ash Rd
  • Darrambal Cres/Kensington Rd
  • Leopold Memorial Park/Bellarine Hwy
  • Leopold Primary School/Bellarine Hwy
  • Simons Rd/Bellarine Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

48 planning-related records

2021· 23 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a Shed in a Rural Living Zone
    71-79 BRINSMEAD LANE LEOPOLD 3224No permit required
  • Ten Lot Subdivision
    66-68 CHRISTIES ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition of Existing Dwelling
    405 MELALUKA ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for a Dwelling
    851-859 PORTARLINGTON ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Change of Use to a Place of Assembly & Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of a Shed
    713-729 PORTARLINGTON ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Verandah and Deck to Existing Dwelling
    83-99 MOLLERS LANE LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Boundary Realignment
    15 REEDY LAKES COURT LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an Outbuilding and Construction of Two (2) Outbuildings
    405 MELALUKA ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    2 ANZAC AVENUE LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    28 Ash RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land as a Place of Assembly, Sale and Consumption of Liquor and Construct and Display Business Identification Signage
    71-79 BAWTREE ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Shed
    161-179 Matthews RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    143-155 ASH ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construct Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    51 ASH ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Staged Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    90-108 ASH ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of part of the land for a camping and caravan park, and removal of restrictive covenant Y000553V from Lot 1 on TP812577B
    272-280 CLIFTON AVENUE LEOPOLD 3224Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of Land for a Restaurant, Residential Hotel, Place of Assembly (Function Centre) and Helicopter Landing Site, and Sale and Consumption Of Liquor Generally in Accordance with the Endorsed Plans.
    181-199 MATTHEWS ROAD LEOPOLD 3224Refusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    4 ARABANDO DRIVE LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    11 DYLAN PLACE LEOPOLD 3224Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Alterations to Existing Dwelling, Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    1 Anzac AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use land to Sell and Consume Liquor (Packaged Liquor) in Association with the Use of Land for a Bottleshop
    5/670-678 Bellarine HighwayNOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Use and Development of a Single Dwelling in a Farming Zone
    1061-1069 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Storage Shed and Proposed Enclosed Verandah.
    692-700 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Extension to Existing Telecommunication Facility
    72-78 Kensington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and Display Pylon and Business Identification Signage
    690-694 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dwelling within a Farming Zone
    1051-1069 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Domestic Swimming Pool Visible from a Street in a Heritage Overlay
    82-90 Matthews RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of an Outdoor Recreation Facility (Outdoor Maze & Mini Golf)
    1001-1009 BELLARINE HIGHWAY LEOPOLD 3224Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Construction of a Tennis Court
    215-265 Ash RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    20 Kensington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding in a Heritage Overlay and a Public Use Zone
    67-77 Kensington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of Verandah, Deck and Outbuildings in Significant Landscape Overlay
    5-7 The AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Carport
    841-849 Portarlington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Multi Lot Subdivision, Removal of Native Vegetation, and Removal of Easement E-3 on PS806011D
    PARENT - 2-6 Moss RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi-Lot Subdivision
    PARENT - 117-129 Kensington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    1-19 Grand Scenic DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Display Home Centre, Associated Car Park and Business Identification and Pole Signage
    2-20 Mollers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Fence
    5-7 The AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dwelling within a Farming Zone
    1051-1069 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant PS438104V on Lot 19 on Plan of Subdivision 500589W
    11 Dylan PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

83 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Melaleuka BakeryBakery
  • Rolling PinBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Bbq (4)
  • Bench (6)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • Balmoral Gardens/Highland WayBus stop
  • Bennett Court/Ash RoadBus stop
  • Bus stop (10)
  • Carroll Street/Ash RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

17 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • A.G. (Jock) McCorkell ReservePark
  • Arden Avenue ReservePark
  • Belcher ParkPark
  • Canowindra ReservePark
  • Cornthwaite ReservePark
  • Estuary Boulevard ReservePark
  • Fred Cook ReservePark
  • Gateway SanctuaryPark
  • Green Acre Drive ReservePark
  • Jaycees ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Discount Chemistpharmacy
  • Kensington Hill Medical CentreKensington Roaddoctor
  • Maven DentalFerguson Roaddentist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • MELALEUKANH1117
  • ST MARKS ON THE HILLNH0776

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Guardian Childcare & Education LeopoldBellarine Highwaykindergarten
  • Kidscape Leopoldchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
Parks (OSM)
26

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
61.0/100 — Good
State standing
Top 13% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
643rd in Australia
State rank
163rd in VIC
Peer rank
#17 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#28 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime46
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime49
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime87
  • B49 Other Theftcrime48
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime127
  • Guardian Childcare & Education LeopoldchildcareBellarine Highwaykindergarten
  • Kidscape Leopoldchildcarechildcare
  • MELALEUKAheritageNH1117
  • ST MARKS ON THE HILLheritageNH0776
  • Discount Chemisthealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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