Belgrave vs The Patch

Belgrave scores higher on walkability (92/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Belgrave (1072) sits above The Patch (1062).

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Belgrave and The Patch side by side

MeasureBelgraveThe Patch
Price and market
Median house$760,000–
Median unit$293,040–
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%93.0%
Renter occupied7.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10721062
Lifestyle and people
Walk score922
Transit score200
Bike score550
Population3,8941,046
Median age3846
Climate
Annual rainfall1047 mm1123 mm
Mean max, January24.9°C25.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Belgrave edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1062).

Belgrave vs The Patch: common questions

Does Belgrave or The Patch have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Belgrave scores 1072 vs 1062 in The Patch. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Belgrave or The Patch?

Belgrave scores 92/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.