Baw Baw Shire Council
Leongatha South
Leongatha South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
616
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Leongatha South.
Leongatha South (3953) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Leongatha South has roughly 616 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Leongatha South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Leongatha South's population at 616, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
616
Median age
44
Family households
83%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
616
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
24
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leongatha South.
Local schools for Leongatha South
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Government School Catchment
South Gippsland Specialist School
Leongatha Primary School
Leongatha Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Leongatha South.
- What is the Leongatha South postcode?
- Leongatha South is in the 3953 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leongatha South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Leongatha South?
- There are 6 schools serving Leongatha South on this page, including Koonwarra Village School, St Laurence O'Toole School, South Gippsland Specialist School.
- How walkable is Leongatha South?
- Leongatha South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Leongatha South?
- Leongatha South is close to Koonwarra, Leongatha, Kardella South, Pound Creek, Korumburra South.
- What is the population of Leongatha South?
- Leongatha South has approximately 616 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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