Baw Baw Shire Council
Leongatha
Leongatha at a glance
Median house
$615,000
Median unit
$450,000
Walk score
92
Walker's paradise
Population
5,869
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Leongatha.
Leongatha (3953) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria. The median house here is $615,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Leongatha has roughly 5,869 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Leongatha scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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's population at 5,869, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,869
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $615,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $450,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $123,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Leongatha on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$615,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $450,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$615,000
$450,000
5,869
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.28% (median rent $270/wk against a $615,000 price tag). Units yield 3.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.28%
Based on $615,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.12%
Based on $450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
453
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.
92
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Leongatha.
Local schools for Leongatha
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
South Gippsland Specialist School
Leongatha Primary School
Leongatha Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Leongatha.
- What is the median house price in Leongatha?
- The median house price in Leongatha, VIC 3953 is $615,000. The median unit price is $450,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Leongatha postcode?
- Leongatha is in the 3953 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Leongatha?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Leongatha?
- There are 6 schools serving Leongatha on this page, including St Laurence O'Toole School, South Gippsland Specialist School, Leongatha Primary School.
- How walkable is Leongatha?
- Leongatha has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Leongatha?
- Leongatha is close to Ruby, Kardella South, Nerrena, Leongatha North, Leongatha South.
- What is the population of Leongatha?
- Leongatha has approximately 5,869 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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