Overall score
Geelong
59.5/100
Leopold
53.2/100
Geelong vs Leopold, VIC Suburb Comparison
Geelong for retirees and beach lifestyle; Leopold for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GeelongLeopold
Crime rate
Geelong
694.2 / 1k
Leopold
40.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Geelong
1,412
Leopold
159
Population
Geelong
5,811
Leopold
13,272
Metric leadGeelong 6Leopold 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Geelong | Leopold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 58.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 694.2 / 1k | 40.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 17 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 70 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,412 | 159 |
| Planning activity | 222 | 48 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Population | 5,811 | 13,272 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Geelong is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Leopold is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Geelong pulls ahead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Leopold is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Geelong generally means more sought-after housing, while Leopold leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Geelong suits retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Leopold is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.