Leopold
Leopold's most distinctive feature is its family-sized, detached housing base: 92.3% of homes are separate houses, while 40.1% have four or more bedrooms. Its 13,272 residents have a median age of 41, which is 1 year above the national figure, and 16.9% work from home. The suburb's setting contrasts with the more urban form of Newcomb and the larger-lot edge around Lara. Household income sits at the 52.1st percentile, so Leopold reads as a middle-market owner-occupier area rather than a high-income enclave. An aging trajectory is emerging because the senior share rose 4.3 percentage points while the young share fell 2.4 points, even as population change across the wider area reached 31.3% over 10 years.
Population
13,272
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,589/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
11
Median House
$735K
October to December 2025
Separate houses account for 92.3% of homes, and the dominant formats are three-bedroom properties at 48.0% and four-plus-bedroom properties at 40.1%. The typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,603, while mortgage repayments represent 23.3% of income and are not flagged as mortgage stress. The limited apartment share of 0.1% means unit-style entry points are uncommon.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 92.3% of homes, and the dominant formats are three-bedroom properties at 48.0% and four-plus-bedroom properties at 40.1%. The typical monthly mortgage figure is $1,603, while mortgage repayments represent 23.3% of income and are not flagged as mortgage stress. The limited apartment share of 0.1% means unit-style entry points are uncommon.
For Investors
Leopold has a predominantly owner-occupied housing base, with 38.0% of homes owned outright, 42.2% held with a mortgage and 18.4% rented. That renter share is lower than the owner and mortgage segments, which can make tenant depth narrower than in higher-rental suburbs. The median rent is $375 per week and vacancy is 4.6%, providing more choice than a tightly constrained rental market but not signalling excess supply. Twelve development matters were recorded across the latest period, so new competition appears limited compared with areas recording more than 20 projects. Balanced migration and a 1.59% annual growth trend support steady demand because Leopold remains a settled, detached-home market rather than a high-density investment precinct.
Development Activity
Total DAs
25
Last 12 Months
11
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+57.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
$16K
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Leopold
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Leopold Primary School
Demographics
Leopold has a median age of 41, 1 year above the national level, and an average household size of 2.5 people. University-qualified residents account for 24.6%, which is 5.5 percentage points below the national comparison, while the overseas-born share is 13.9%, or 7.7 points lower. English ancestry is recorded for 5,604 people, followed by Irish at 1,614, Scottish at 1,609 and German at 647, giving the suburb a strong Anglo-Australian cultural pattern. Christianity accounts for 6,154 residents and no religion for 5,952. Residential stability is high because 82.0% stayed at the same address over the relevant period, compared with an 18.0% turnover rate, which fits the suburb's established family and older-household profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.3%
Houses
6.5%
Townhouse
0.1%
Apartment
Tenure
The latest result is also the recorded peak, while the compound annual growth rate is 3.8% over 19 years. Compared with the 2013 trough, the current price reflects a substantially higher land and construction-cost base. Tenure is split between 38.0% outright ownership, 42.2% mortgages and 18.4% renting, so repayment households are a major part of demand. The 92.3% separate-house share and 40.1% four-plus-bedroom share explain why Leopold's market is more family-oriented than an apartment-led housing area.
Mortgage / mo
$1,603
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$375
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$757
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
244
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
41.9%
Couples with children
41.0%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
3,796
Total families
Economy & Employment
Leopold's employment base is led by healthcare at 22.9% and 991 workers, followed by construction at 12.7% and 552, education at 11.4% and 496, retail at 7.5% and 324, and public administration at 7.1% and 308. The occupational mix is similarly broad, with 1,180 professionals, 1,090 trades workers, 919 community and personal service workers, 804 clerical and administrative workers, and 667 managers. Unemployment is 4.0%, participation is 61.9% and full-time employment is 55.2%, indicating a functioning labour market alongside a sizeable not-in-labour-force group of 3,697. Household income is at the 52.1st percentile, close to the national midpoint. SEIFA results are mixed: education and occupation sit at decile 5, economic resources at decile 7, disadvantage at decile 6 and overall advantage at decile 5, pointing to moderate rather than uniformly high socioeconomic conditions.
Unemployment
4.0%
Labour Force
6,728
Unemployed
266
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.2%
Part-time
38.4%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
6,462
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.6%
Postgraduate
4.5%
Born Overseas
13.9%
Dwellings
5,020
Transport to Work
Daily life in Leopold is strongly car-oriented: 76.3% of residents drive to work, compared with 1.1% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling, while 16.9% work from home. The 92.3% detached-house profile helps explain this pattern because services and homes are spread across a low-density area of 27.93 square kilometres. There is 1 nearby government primary school, Leopold Primary School, so families should check enrolment zones and current places against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 461 offences, or 34.7 per 1,000 residents, including 236 property and deception offences and 107 crimes against the person. An IRSAD decile of 5 and volunteering rate of 13.7% suggest a middle-range social setting, while 6.7% of residents need assistance. Public transport access is lower than car access, making vehicle ownership important for many households.
Drive
76.3%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
16.9%
Population Forecast
+1.59%/yr
(+221 people/yr)
EstablishedLeopold is on an established-area growth path, with an annual trend of 1.59% and migration described as Balanced. Population change across the wider area runs at 31.3% over 10 years, showing sustained expansion rather than a static market. The shift trajectory is Aging because the senior share increased by 4.3 percentage points while the young share decreased by 2.4 points. Rent growth reached 35.4%, while affordability moved from 50.8 in 2011 to 49.5 in 2021 and is classified as Stable. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 22, so change is present but not yet strongly reshaping the suburb. Compared with a flat trajectory, 1.59% annual growth is positive, but the aging pattern may favour established homes and low-maintenance demand over rapid turnover.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+54
Net Internal / yr
+83
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +36% since 2011, Net internal migration +83/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
461
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
34.7
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Leopold compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leopold a good suburb to live in?
Leopold can suit households seeking detached space, with 92.3% separate houses and 76.3% driving to work. Median age is 41, 16.9% work from home, and 1 government primary school is available locally. Compare the exact street for transport, services and enrolment needs.
What schools are in Leopold?
Leopold has 1 listed local school: Leopold Primary School, a government primary school. Families should check enrolment zones against the exact address and confirm current places, because school access can vary across 27.93 square kilometres and nearby boundaries.
Is Leopold safe?
Recorded crime was 461 offences, or 34.7 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 236, while crimes against the person totalled 107. Treat this as a suburb-wide rate, then compare the specific street, lighting and local movement patterns before deciding.
Is Leopold good for property investment?
Investment appeal is supported by a $375 weekly median rent, a 4.6% vacancy rate and an 18.4% renting share. The owner-heavy market can reduce tenant depth compared with higher-rental areas, while 12 development matters and Balanced migration point to moderate change rather than a high-growth signal.
How is Leopold's population changing?
Leopold's current population is 13,272, and population change across the wider area runs at 31.3% over 10 years. The annual trend is 1.59%, migration is Balanced, and the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.3 points and the young share down 2.4 points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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