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St Leonards

VIC 3223 • Rest of VIC

3,542
Population (2021)
$32,708
Median Income
29.25 km²
Area
23m
Elevation
CoastalRetirementHoliday TownScenicQuiet

About St Leonards

St Leonards is a charming coastal township on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, approximately 33 kilometres east of Geelong and 95 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of around 3,540, the town sits on the northern shore of the peninsula overlooking Port Phillip Bay. It is part of the City of Greater Geelong and has a distinct holiday-village character, with the population swelling significantly during summer months.

The town offers a quintessential seaside lifestyle with calm bay beaches, a historic pier popular for fishing, and scenic walking trails along the foreshore. St Leonards has a small shopping strip with cafes, a general store, and essential services. The area is popular with retirees and holidaymakers, with many properties serving as weekenders for Melbourne and Geelong residents. The nearby Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve provides excellent birdwatching opportunities, and the town serves as a gateway to the broader Bellarine Peninsula wine region.

St Leonards falls under postcode 3223 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bellarine (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3223
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Bellarine (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 144.68°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
29.25 km²
Elevation
23m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

South Geelong
33 km
N/A
Geelong
35 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • 75 — Geelong via Portarlington 55 min

Commute to Geelong

Distance
35 km
By Train
N/A (bus to Geelong then train)
By Bus
55-60 min to Geelong
By Car (Peak)
40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min

🛣️ Melbourne is ~95 km; most residents drive to Geelong for major services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small township centre is walkable but a car is essential for most needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,654
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
56 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,480
Census 2021
3,542
▲ 42.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,532
Income 2021
$32,708
▲ 28.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,695
Born Overseas 613

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 161
  • 2. New Zealand 58
  • 3. Italy 57
  • 4. Greece 50
  • 5. Malta 35
  • 6. Scotland 27
  • 7. Croatia 21
  • 8. Germany 16
  • 9. Netherlands 16
  • 10. India 13
  • 11. United States 11
  • 12. France 10
  • 13. South Africa 10
  • 14. Canada 9
  • 15. Egypt 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,411
Australian 1,255
Irish 463
Scottish 417
Italian 201
German 137
Greek 118
Maltese 118
Dutch 84
Australian Aboriginal 40

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,061
Both parents born in Australia
872
Both parents born overseas
377
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.3%
No Religion
45.1%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
131 (3.7%)
5-14 years
266 (7.5%)
15-19 years
112 (3.2%)
20-24 years
108 (3.0%)
25-34 years
318 (9.0%)
35-44 years
308 (8.7%)
45-54 years
458 (12.9%)
55-64 years
675 (19.1%)
65-74 years
759 (21.4%)
75-84 years
328 (9.3%)
85+ years
81 (2.3%)

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