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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

The Patch, 3792

Est. population · Jun 2025

934

Growth (1 yr)

+0.1%

Growth (5 yr)

-3.6%

Median age

46

Median income

$2,092/wk

Employment rate

64.3%

Languages at home

6.7%non-English

Most common: German, Italian, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

47.1/100
Average

Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What The Patch is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

The Patch sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

The Patch snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

934

+0.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.3%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#24

among Metro Melbourne · Mature

Safety

7th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

45th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
47.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 42% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2558th in Australia
State rank
534th in VIC
Peer rank
#24 among Metro Melbourne · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#320 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

934(June 2025)

+0.1% annual · -3.6% over 5 years · 45th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.1%
5-year growth
-3.6%
Change in 1 year
+1
Change in 5 years
-35
Growth rank in VIC
45th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~900), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,046
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,092
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 392
Median monthly mortgage
$2,085
Employment rate
64.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
373 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
12
Against the person
5
Against property
5
Rate per 1,000 residents
12.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 209 residents
State safety percentile
7.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-25%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault1
  • A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officer2
  • A231 Fv Common Assault2
  • B21 Criminal Damage3
  • B49 Other Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,059
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
School list
  • The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1086 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 286 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 214 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

9 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Camms Rd/The Patch Rd
  • Kallista-Emerald Rd/The Patch Rd
  • Lawrence Ct/The Patch Rd
  • O'Connors Rd/Kallista-Emerald Rd
  • O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

17 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 playgrounds · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 9 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
14/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Shopping(1)
  • The Patch StoreConvenience store

    16 The Patch Road

Community(2)
  • Community centre

    5 The Patch Road

  • The Patch Primary SchoolSchool

    53 Kallista-Emerald Road

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Playground
  • Sports field
  • The Patch Tennis ClubSports field
Transport(5)

5 bus stops

Other(6)
  • Gallery

    25 William Road

  • Tracey RobertsGallery
  • Briserenia Gardens B&BGuest House
  • Parking
  • The Patch Post OfficePost office
  • Telephone

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
0

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Angliss Hospital (7.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
27
Participants per 1,000 residents
28.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

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

27 planning-related records

2021· 9 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to extend a dwelling
    17-19 VIEW ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a garage
    1 WILLIAM ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a carport
    36 WILLIAM ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to an existing dwelling and associated earthworks
    48 WILLIAM ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    14 O'CONNORS ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    116 Kallista-Emerald RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling, vegetation removal and earthworks
    7 PARKER LANE THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and work to extend an existing dwelling
    54 William RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    226-228 Monbulk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 18 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 GEORGES ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and remove vegetation
    36 MURRAY ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Re-subdivision of Two (2) lots
    38 THE PATCH ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two carports
    4-6 O'Connors RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and vegetation removal
    38 View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a fence
    1 William RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    87 Kallista-Emerald RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    43 View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    1 The Patch RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and earthworks greater than 600mm
    1 William RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend and alter existing dwelling
    7 Lamont AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    71 KALLISTA-EMERALD ROAD THE PATCH 3792Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling and construct an out building
    57 Kallista-Emerald RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Building and works to construct a replacement dwelling and variation to design standard 1 under Clause 52.06
    64 Sennitts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a deck and spa
    81 Kallista-Emerald RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and removal of vegetation
    73 PRIORS ROAD THE PATCH 3792Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    22 Georges RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Use and development of land for a host farm
    26 PRIORS ROAD THE PATCH 3792NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.3 km away).

Coalition 33.5%Labor 66.5%

19.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.1 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • The PatchLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • MonbulkLabor 53.4% · Coalition 46.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • KallistaLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Menzies CreekLabor 60.0% · Coalition 40.0% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
  • SelbyLabor 70.8% · Coalition 29.2% TPP (2025)3.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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