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Patterson Lakes, VIC, 3197

Current weather

14.5°CRain showers

77% humidity · 21.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.6° today · 8.7 mm rain

Desirability index

90.8/100

#44 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Patterson Lakes is a smaller suburban community in the Kingston (Vic.) area, home to around 7,793 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 429 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-12%), roughly 55.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 9 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
7,793
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,932
Dwelling vacancy
8.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
279 of 3,353
Median monthly mortgage
$2,100
Employment rate
62.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
209 / 758 / 470

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
429
Against the person
61
Against property
287
Rate per 1,000 residents
55
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 128 residents
State safety percentile
51.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-11.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage30
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft32
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle97
  • B49 Other Theft29
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order42

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,061
  • Patterson Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

29 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Illawong Ret Village/Gladesville Bvd
  • Lakeview SC/Thompson Rd
  • Lakeview SC/Thompson Rd
  • Patterson Lakes Ret Village/McLeod Rd
  • Patterson Lakes Ret Village/McLeod Rd

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Roadworks & transport

9 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS Delivery activities occurring between 01/05/2026 and 01/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, FRANKSTON FREEWAY30 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, FRANKSTON FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/07/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA FREEWAY, FRANKSTON FREEWAY17 Jul 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • Metro Maintenance (Roads, Roadside, Environmental etc.) activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THOMPSON-MORNINGTON PENINSULA IN RAMP ON, THOMPSON ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Metro Maintenance (Roads, Roadside, Environmental etc.) activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THOMPSON ROAD, GLADESVILLE BOULEVARD27 Apr 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Metro Maintenance (Roads, Roadside, Environmental etc.) activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA IN-THOMPSON RAMP OF, THOMPSON ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Metro Maintenance (Roads, Roadside, Environmental etc.) activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THOMPSON ROAD, GLADESVILLE BOULEVARD27 Apr 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Metro Maintenance (Roads, Roadside, Environmental etc.) activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MORNINGTON PENINSULA IN-THOMPSON RAMP OF, THOMPSON ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 12 Jul 2026
  • Metro Maintenance (Roads, Roadside, Environmental etc.) activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 13/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.THOMPSON-MORNINGTON PENINSULA IN RAMP ON, THOMPSON ROAD27 Apr 2026 – 12 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

36 planning-related records

2021· 18 proposals

  • September 2021

  • We would like to put up a glass fence around the deck over the water of Patterson Lakes Marina that is at the back of our house. We have a 2 year old son and want the safest option of fence. We considered a post and wire fence however this would be unsafe because he could easily climb up the wire and over into the water. A 1200 high glass pool fence and glass gate with latch leading down the ramp to the jetty will be the safest option as he cannot climb over a glass fence.
    3 SCARBOROUGH DRIVE PATTERSON LAKES 3197In progress
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    8 CULLEN COURT PATTERSON LAKES 3197NOD issued by a delegate
  • Building and works and use of the land for a Food and Drink Premises (Cafe), Car Parking Variation, Display of Signage, and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    29 TERRIGAL DRIVE PATTERSON LAKES 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    4 BRIGANTINE COURT PATTERSON LAKES 3197NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • The Development of one (1) three storey dwelling within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    1 SOUTHSEAS PLACE PATTERSON LAKES 3197In progress
  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    240 Gladesville BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Extension to the existing dwelling
    12 2-20 Gladesville BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • The development of two (2) dwellings
    211 MCLEOD ROAD PATTERSON LAKES 3197NOD issued by a delegate
  • Develop the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    4 CLEMATIS COURT PATTERSON LAKES 3197NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • The construction of two (2) double storey dwellings
    35 CURLEW POINT DRIVE PATTERSON LAKES 3197Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct a verandah and and extend the existing balcony.
    12 2-20 Gladesville BoulevardWithdrawn
  • The development of a dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and to subdivide the land into two (2) lots
    37 KURRAWA CRESCENT PATTERSON LAKES 3197NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • A reduction in the number of car spaces required for the use of the land for the purpose of a dwelling pursuant to clause 4 of Schedule 1 to the Comprehensive Development Zone and use of the land for the purpose of a dwelling, and buildings and works within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay.
    64 PIER ONE DRIVE PATTERSON LAKES 3197Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Subdivide the Land into Fourteen (14) Lots
    98 Gladesville BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (roof addition to balcony) to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    36 The BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of one (1) dwelling
    4 Lagoon PlaceNo permit required
  • New Front Fence
    18 Coral Island CourtNo permit required
  • Proposal of a 4 storey dwelling with attached garage
    49 PIER ONE DRIVE PATTERSON LAKES 3197In progress
2020· 18 proposals

  • November 2020

  • The sale of liquor for consumption on and off the premises associated with a bottle shop and food and drink premises
    Harbour Plaza, Shop 7-8 21 Thompson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The installation of a spa and safety barrier.
    48 Pier One DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The use and development of the land for a food and drink premises (cafe), the construction of thirteen dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirement for a food and drink premises, the waiver of the requirement for a loading bay for a food and drink premises and a reduction in the bicycle parking facilities associated with dwellings in a building of four or more storeys
    98 Gladesville BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Additions to a single dwelling, in a LSIO.
    44 Wetland DriveWithdrawn
  • To use and develop the land for a six storey building comprising seventy-two dwellings and associated car parking within a land subject to inundation overlay, with reduction of the car parking requirement pursuant to Clause 37.02
    109 MCLEOD ROAD PATTERSON LAKES 3197In progress
  • Use of part of the existing building as a restricted recreation facility (swim school)
    76 PIER ONE DRIVE PATTERSON LAKES 3197In progress
  • Creation and Variation of Easements
    98 Gladesville BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Re-subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots and Removal of Owners Corporation
    22 Castaway CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (dog keeping and breeding)
    6 Long Island PointPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Develop the land for the construction of an extension (ground floor games room) to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300 square metres
    32 The BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works (roof addition to balcony) to the existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm
    36 The BoulevardNo permit required
  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    Pelican Waters, 40 74-76 Gladesville BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Dear Sir/Madam, Please find attached Town Planning Drawings showing a proposed 2m high front fence along Gladesville Boulevard and Plover Court in Patterson Lakes. Currently, the existing site does not contain a front fence. As a result, the resident is negatively impacted for the following reasons: 1. High car noise intrusion - Gladesville Boulevard is high a traffic route for cars as the main road used to get to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway. 2. High car light intrusion - As the site is loc
    256 Gladesville BoulevardWithdrawn

  • June 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    5 Admirals QuayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use of the land for a Food and Drink Premises (Cafe), Car Parking Variation (associated with the approved use of the land), Display of non-illuminated Business Identification Signage and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans
    29 Terrigal DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    6 Schooner Bay DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots
    2 Bream BayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Construct a domestic swimming pool within a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    3 Ocean LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

42 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    Unit 5 116-118 Gladesville Boulevard

  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Ferguson Plarre's BakehouseBakery

    Unit 4 116-118 Gladesville Boulevard

  • Beauty salon

    Unit 3 116-118 Gladesville Boulevard

  • Bench (2)
  • 80 Gladesville BvdBus stop
  • Bus stop (16)
  • Dahmen St/McLeod RdBus stop
  • Lakeview SC/Thompson RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Acacia Crescent ReservePark
  • Drainage Line Linear ReservePark
  • Harbour Town ParkPark
  • John Lindsay ReservePark
  • Ocean Reef Drive ReservePark
  • Schooner Bay Drive ReservePark
  • Snapper Point ParkPark
  • Wannarkladdin WetlandsPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Discount CentreGladesville Boulevardpharmacy
  • Lakeview PhysioGladesville Boulevardphysiotherapist
  • Marina Medical CentreGladesville Boulevardclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
27
Parks (OSM)
19

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
90.8/100
Cohort rank
#44 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Chemist Discount CentrehealthGladesville Boulevardpharmacy
  • Lakeview PhysiohealthGladesville Boulevardphysiotherapist
  • Marina Medical CentrehealthGladesville Boulevardclinic
  • Acacia Crescent Reservegovernmentpark
  • Drainage Line Linear Reservegovernmentpark
  • Harbour Town Parkgovernmentpark
  • John Lindsay Reservegovernmentpark
  • Ocean Reef Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Schooner Bay Drive Reservegovernmentpark
  • Snapper Point Parkgovernmentpark

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