Leongatha, VIC 3897
Room to breathe, on Victoria's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $270/wk Median
- 17.1% Renters
Leongatha Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.5k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $270
- To the CBD
- 122km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Leongatha Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Leongatha is a regional Victoria community of 11,502 residents, with 17.1% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $270 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Victoria's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Leongatha
Leongatha Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Leongatha Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Leongatha
Listing data is temporarily unavailable for Leongatha / We're working on it — in the meantime, set up an alert and we'll notify you as soon as it's back.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Leongatha
Real questions renters ask before moving to Leongatha.
How far is Leongatha from Victoria's capital?
Leongatha is approximately 122km from Victoria's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 132-147 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Leongatha?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Leongatha is $270. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $270 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Leongatha?
Locals describe Leongatha as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 11,502, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is Leongatha walkable?
Leongatha carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Not sure Leongatha is right for you?
Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll match you to your top three Regional VIC suburbs — by lifestyle, budget and commute.
Take the quiz →