Victoria location profile
St Leonards VIC 3223
St Leonards is a quiet coastal township on the Bellarine Peninsula known for safe swimming beaches, fishing, and a relaxed holiday vibe. It appeals to retirees, sea-changers, and families seeking a slower pace with easy access to Geelong and nearby peninsula towns.
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Why families consider St Leonards
Predominantly retirees and mature couples with a growing number of young families and sea-changers; a mix of permanent residents and holiday homes. Lifestyle centres on beach walks, boating, fishing, and community sport, with a friendly small-town feel.
Amenities & services
- FoodWorks St Leonards supermarket
- St Leonards Medical Clinic and pharmacy
- St Leonards Hotel (pub) and local cafes/takeaways
- Boat ramp, jetty and foreshore facilities
- Nearby broader retail and services in Portarlington and Drysdale
- Portarlington Library, 30 Newcombe St, Portarlington
- Drysdale Library, 18-20 Hancock St, Drysdale
- Queenscliff Library, 55 Hesse St, Queenscliff
Transport & connectivity
- No local train station; nearest V/Line stations at Geelong, South Geelong and Marshall
- McHarry’s Buslines route 60 St Leonards–Geelong via Drysdale
- Portarlington–Queenscliff Road (C123)
- Bellarine Highway (B110) via Drysdale to Geelong
- Local arterials: Ibbotson Street, Bluff Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- St Leonards Pier and Boat Ramp (fishing and boating)
- St Leonards Yacht Club & Motor Squadron
- Edwards Point walking tracks and birdwatching
- St Leonards Cricket and Tennis Clubs
- Foreshore beaches, playgrounds and shared coastal trail
- Portarlington Golf Club (nearby)
- Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve
- St Leonards Lake Reserve
- Swan Bay (Ramsar-listed wetland)
- Port Phillip Bay Foreshore Reserve
- Duck Island (within Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park)
Education context
Limited in-town options (small community and family day care); broader long-day-care and kindergarten choices 10–20 minutes away in Drysdale, Clifton Springs and Portarlington with generally moderate availability outside peak holiday periods.
- Deakin University Waterfront Campus (Geelong CBD)
- Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus (Waurn Ponds)
- The Gordon TAFE (Geelong City Campus)