Leongatha

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House Median
This Suburb $615,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $450,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 7,446
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.7%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 3
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Leongatha Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$615K
House Growth
+94% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$450K
Unit Growth
+0% 2014-2024
3BR House
$425/week
2BR House
$355/week
3BR Unit
No data
2BR Unit
$365/week

Leongatha Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Use Caution
Crime Rate 7,446 per 100,000 Above VIC average (6,810)
437
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 79 18.1%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 257 58.8%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 11 2.5%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 17 3.9%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 72 16.5%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.2%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Leongatha Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

5,869
Total Population
142
People/km² Density
0.7%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
2,657 people
45.3%
2
Aust
2,478 people
42.2%
3
Scottish
738 people
12.6%
4
Irish
730 people
12.4%
5
Italian
264 people
4.5%

Transport

133.6 km
Distance to CBD
99 mins
Drive to CBD
155 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Suburbs Near LEONGATHA

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Leongatha

LEONGATHA is located in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 5,869 residents across the area, creating a population density of 142 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.6M, reflecting impressive growth of 94% over the past decade, while median unit prices reach $0.5M.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the educational options available locally, with Leongatha Secondary College performing well among public schools at #81, and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College offering private education ranked at #166.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency reports as of September 2025 that the local crime rate stands at 7446 per 100,000 residents, which is 1.09 times the Victorian average of 6810, indicating safety levels close to the state average.

Demographics: The area hosts a smaller Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 0.70% of the population, representing approximately 41 people.

Transport: Leongatha sits approximately 133.6km from the CBD, requiring about 99 minutes by car for the journey, and currently has no train station servicing the area.