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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Leopold, VIC, 3224

Current weather

13.6°CDense drizzle

80% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 16.4° / 10.3° today · 7.1 mm rain

Desirability index

80.2/100

#50 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Leopold is a mid-sized suburb in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 13,272 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 653 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+34%), roughly 49.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

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

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)
Year-on-year change
+33.8%

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

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

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

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

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· 25 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

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · 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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
80.2/100
Cohort rank
#50 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Guardian Childcare & Education LeopoldchildcareBellarine Highwaykindergarten
  • Kidscape Leopoldchildcarechildcare
  • MELALEUKAheritageNH1117
  • ST MARKS ON THE HILLheritageNH0776
  • Discount Chemisthealthpharmacy
  • Kensington Hill Medical CentrehealthKensington Roaddoctor
  • Maven DentalhealthFerguson Roaddentist
  • A.G. (Jock) McCorkell Reservegovernmentpark
  • Arden Avenue Reservegovernmentpark
  • Belcher Parkgovernmentpark

Data sources & freshness

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