St Leonards at a glance
Median house
$650,000
Median unit
$415,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
9,536
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about St Leonards.
The postcode for St Leonards is 3223 (VIC).
The median house price in St Leonards is $650,000.
St Leonards (3223) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $650,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
St Leonards has roughly 9,536 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
St Leonards scores 24/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put St Leonards's population at 9,536, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
9,536
Median age
59
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $650,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $415,000, roughly 36% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $130,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps St Leonards on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$650,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $415,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$650,000
$415,000
9,536
Median age: 59
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.72% (median rent $340/wk against a $650,000 price tag). Units yield 3.62% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.72%
Based on $650,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.62%
Based on $415,000 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–
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.
184
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.
24
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in St Leonards.
Local schools for St Leonards
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Government School Catchment
St Leonards Primary School
Portarlington Primary School
Queenscliff Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About St Leonards.
- What is the median house price in St Leonards?
- The median house price in St Leonards, VIC 3223 is $650,000. The median unit price is $415,000.
- What is the St Leonards postcode?
- St Leonards is in the 3223 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is St Leonards?
- St Leonards is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3223, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in St Leonards?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in St Leonards?
- There are 15 schools serving St Leonards on this page, including St Leonards Primary School, Portarlington Primary School, Queenscliff Primary School.
- How walkable is St Leonards?
- St Leonards has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near St Leonards?
- St Leonards is close to Indented Head, Portarlington, Swan Bay, Bellarine, Bellarine.
- What is the population of St Leonards?
- The population of St Leonards is approximately 9,536 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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