The Patch at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,046
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about The Patch.
The postcode for The Patch is 3792 (VIC).
The Patch (3792) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
The Patch has roughly 1,046 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Patch scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Patch's population at 1,046, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,046
Median age
46
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,046
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Patch.
Local schools for The Patch
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Patch Primary School
Monbulk Primary School
Kallista Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 The Patch.
- What is the The Patch postcode?
- The Patch is in the 3792 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is The Patch?
- The Patch is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3792, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Patch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in The Patch?
- There are 20 schools serving The Patch on this page, including The Patch Primary School, Monbulk Primary School, Kallista Primary School.
- How walkable is The Patch?
- The Patch has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Patch?
- The Patch is close to Kallista, Sherbrooke, Selby, Monbulk, Olinda.
- What is the population of The Patch?
- The population of The Patch is approximately 1,046 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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