Leopold VIC

Postcode 3224 · Greater Geelong LGA

Leopold is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3224). With a population of 13,272, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Leopold is $662,000, having declined 3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $480,000 (-13.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,603.

Leopold is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1016, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 70 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Leopold offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($662K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -3.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$662K/$875K Near Median
Affordability8.0x Moderate
Price Momentum-3.0% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,483
Mean Income$63,414
Earners8,696
YoY Change+5.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$662K
-3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$480K
-13.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
13,272
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,589
Personal Income /wk$757
Mortgage /mth$1,603
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops70
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1016
Total Students873
Government1
Leopold Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1016
Data: 2024