Leopold
VIC 3224 · Greater Geelong
13,272 (2021) → 13,924 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Leopold is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3224, about 60km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $695K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 26/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Leopold has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3224 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.51%), New Zealand (0.99%), India (0.9%), Philippines (0.77%), Netherlands (0.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.68%), Italian (0.68%), Greek (0.47%), Punjabi (0.41%), Tagalog (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1021 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Leopold Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1031
- Moolap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 970
- Whittington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 896
- Newcomb Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 950
- Newcomb Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 960
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 1061
- MacKillop Specialist School - WhittingtonCombined · Catholic · 7.4kmICSEA 993
- St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.7kmICSEA 1051
- Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1006
- Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 7.7kmICSEA 1075
- Geelong East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 948
- Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1003
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Leopold
Is Leopold safe?
Leopold has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,788 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Leopold?
In Leopold, the .
How far is Leopold from Melbourne CBD?
Leopold is about 60.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 160 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Leopold?
Leopold has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Leopold?
Leopold has a transport score of 26/100 and 70 bus stops.