Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
28/300 Clifton Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: City of Greater Geelong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (or 2-3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Leopold is a small coastal suburb in the Bellarine Peninsula region served by Leopold Primary and Drysdale Secondary as the main public schools. Catholic options include St Ignatius Primary and St Paul's Regional College nearby. Parents should confirm current catchment zoning with official VIC Department of Education resources.
Likely public catchment
Leopold Primary School is the likely public primary catchment school; Drysdale Secondary College serves the area for secondary students. Verify exact catchment boundaries with the Department of Education's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Leopold Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Street Primary School
Drysdale Secondary College
In catchmentSt Ignatius Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Regional College
Queenscliff Primary School
Bellarine Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Leopold is a residential suburb in the Geelong area with generally moderate traffic flow. The location on Clifton Avenue experiences typical suburban traffic patterns with peak congestion during morning and evening commute hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9 AM) and evening (4-6 PM) peak hours see increased traffic on Bellarine Highway and main arterial routes as commuters travel to Geelong CBD and Melbourne. Local streets experience moderate congestion during these periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest bus stops with regional services connecting to Geelong CBD and surrounding areas. No direct train station access; closest is Geelong Station approximately 4 km away.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Leopold, located in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria, is situated within the Barwon River catchment and is mapped under the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). The suburb experiences medium flood risk primarily from the Barwon River system and local drainage constraints. Planning controls require flood-aware development practices and detailed risk assessments for new works in identified inundation zones.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victoria's Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) mapping under the Planning and Environment Act 1987
- •Requirement for flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for development in LSIO areas
- •Building design standards to account for potential inundation from the Barwon River and local drainage paths
- •Mandatory consultation with local council and relevant water authority for subdivision and major works
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Leopold is a coastal suburb in the Geelong region with predominantly urban and periurban character. The area has lower bushfire risk due to limited heavy vegetation coverage, though some scattered native scrub and grassland exists in fringe areas. Properties are unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or higher-risk Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) classifications.
Crime & Safety
Leopold in the City of Greater Geelong experiences crime rates above the Victorian average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offences. The suburb shows relatively stable crime trends with property and violent crimes both represented in the profile. This reflects characteristics common to regional Victorian industrial and residential areas with mixed socioeconomic demographics.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Leopold is experiencing steady residential growth driven by infill development and staged estate expansion within Geelong's broader outer-western growth corridor. Infrastructure and local services upgrades are supporting gradual densification, with most activity focused on detached and townhouse residential supply rather than high-density development. The area remains part of Geelong's fringe expansion zone with modest but consistent development pipeline activity.
Leopold Rise Estate expansion
0.5 kmMixed-density residential estate with townhouses and single-dwelling lots across multiple stages in Leopold's growth corridor.
Princes Highway upgrade (Geelong corridor)
2 kmRoad and intersection improvements supporting increased traffic capacity and accessibility across the Corio and Leopold precinct.
Local shopping precinct intensification
1.2 kmSmall-scale commercial and residential infill around Leopold's existing retail and service nodes to support growing local population.
Residential infill development (scattered)
1 kmOngoing small-lot residential subdivisions and townhouse developments across vacant and redevelopable land in Leopold.
Corio waterfront precinct (broader region)
3 kmLong-term urban renewal and mixed-use development framework for Corio Bay area supporting employment and residential growth.
Heritage & Conservation
Leopold is a post-war suburban locality in the Geelong region with limited individual heritage listings. The suburb developed primarily from the 1950s onwards as residential expansion and is characterised by relatively modern housing stock without significant conservation area overlays. The Leopold Railway Station represents the main local heritage point of interest in the immediate vicinity.
Nearby Heritage Items