Monbulk vs The Patch
The Patch scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Patch (1062) sits above Monbulk (1053). The Patch skews owner-occupied (93%), Monbulk runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Monbulk and The Patch side by side
| Measure | Monbulk | The Patch |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $795,000 | – |
| Median unit | $303,120 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,651 | 1,046 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1100 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.0°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
- The Patch edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1053).
Monbulk vs The Patch: common questions
Does Monbulk or The Patch have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Patch scores 1062 vs 1053 in Monbulk. 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, Monbulk or The Patch?
The Patch scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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