Leopold, VIC 3200
A slower pace than Geelong, with space and community to match.
- Small-town feel
- $375/wk Median
- 18.1% Renters
Leopold Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.3k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $375
- To the CBD
- 10.7km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Leopold Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Leopold offers a genuinely different pace from Geelong's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $375 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 13,272, with 18.1% renting rather than owning.
Around Leopold
Leopold Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Leopold Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Leopold
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Leopold
Real questions renters ask before moving to Leopold.
Is Leopold a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Leopold has a 18.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Leopold walkable?
Leopold carries a walkability score of 9.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Leopold?
Locals describe Leopold as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 13,272, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Leopold family-friendly for renters?
Leopold has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $375/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Geelong.
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