Patterson at a glance
Walk score
68
Somewhat walkable
Population
33.1k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Patterson.
The postcode for Patterson is 3204 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Patterson (3204) sits in the Glen Eira region of Victoria.
Patterson has roughly 33,130 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Patterson scores 68/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Patterson's population at 33,130, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
33,130
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$461/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$392/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
33,130
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
68
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Patterson.
Local schools for Patterson
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Government School Catchment
Avenues Education
Bentleigh West Primary School
Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Patterson.
- What is the Patterson postcode?
- Patterson is in the 3204 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- Where is Patterson?
- Patterson is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3204. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Glen Eira region.
- What is the average rent in Patterson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $461, for units it's $392.
- What schools are in Patterson?
- There are 20 schools serving Patterson on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, St Paul's School, Avenues Education.
- How walkable is Patterson?
- Patterson has a Walk Score of 68 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Patterson?
- Patterson is close to Bentleigh, Wishart, Hampton East, Mckinnon, Brighton East.
- What is the population of Patterson?
- The population of Patterson is approximately 33,130 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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