Average rent in Leopold, VIC2026

Leopold sits in the Greater Geelong local government area, 61km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 13,272 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $375/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$375/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Leopold.

Report rent for Leopold

Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.

Select a quarter to report

No reports yet
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Selected: 2026 Q2

$

Checking you're human — this keeps spam submissions out of the data.

Anonymous. We don't store your identity or link this to any account. Reports are aggregated into suburb-level statistics only.

Suburb at a glance

Population
13,272

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Melbourne
61 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Greater Geelong

Renting in Leopold

Leopold sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $375/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 79% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 18% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (92%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 41 and a population of around 13,272. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 13% of residents were born overseas. 61km from Melbourne, Leopold is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Leopold?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Leopold, VIC was $375. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Leopold rent compare to Victoria?+
The Victoria state median weekly rent was $363 at the 2021 Census, while Leopold came in at $375 — 3% above. Leopold sits 61km from Melbourne, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Leopold have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Leopold's $375/week (ABS 2021): Reservoir - North West, Craigieburn - North, Sunbury. On the higher end, you've got Bayswater, Point Nepean, Melbourne CBD - West. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

Nearby suburbs in VIC

Renting in VIC?

Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.

VIC renter resources →

Contact us · Privacy · Terms