Leopold

VIC 3224 • Rest of VIC

13,272
Population (2021)
$39,364
Median Income
27.93 km²
Area
$375/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbGeelongBellarine GatewayFamily-Friendly

About Leopold

Leopold is a growing suburb of 13,300 residents on Geelong's eastern edge, 10 kilometres from the city centre. The suburb has developed rapidly as Geelong's preferred growth area, with the Bellarine Peninsula gateway location adding appeal. The Gateway Shopping Centre provides comprehensive retail.

Family living dominates—new estates, good schools, and access to both Geelong and the Bellarine create genuine lifestyle appeal. The community is young and establishing. Leopold attracts families seeking Geelong growth area living with Bellarine access and comprehensive facilities.

Leopold falls under postcode 3224 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bellarine (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3224
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.20°, 144.46°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
27.93 km²
Elevation
51m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Bellarine Highway 641 - 659, Leopold VIC 3224

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$375
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,603
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

27 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,814
Census 2021
13,272
3.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,604
Income 2021
$39,364
20.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,048
Born Overseas 1,783

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 466
  • 2. New Zealand 132
  • 3. India 120
  • 4. Philippines 102
  • 5. Netherlands 87
  • 6. Italy 74
  • 7. Scotland 64
  • 8. Germany 61
  • 9. China 56
  • 10. South Africa 55

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,604
Australian 5,185
Irish 1,614
Scottish 1,609
German 647
Italian 606
Dutch 493
Polish 171
Chinese 168
Australian Aboriginal 153

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,566
Both parents born in Australia
2,503
Both parents born overseas
1,583
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.4%
No Religion
45.4%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
804 (6.1%)
5-14 years
1,597 (12.0%)
15-19 years
771 (5.8%)
20-24 years
698 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,630 (12.3%)
35-44 years
1,630 (12.3%)
45-54 years
1,671 (12.6%)
55-64 years
1,644 (12.4%)
65-74 years
1,518 (11.4%)
75-84 years
988 (7.4%)
85+ years
320 (2.4%)

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