The Patch, VIC 3792 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Patch is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3792, home to 1,046 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Yarra Ranges local government area and roughly 39 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,046
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,092 /week
- Median personal income
- $874 /week
- Median family income
- $2,355 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Yarra Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Casey
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $415 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,085
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- The Patch Primary School
- Monbulk Primary School
- Monbulk College
- Menzies Creek Primary School
- St Paul's School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Kallista-Emerald Rd/The Patch Rd
- Lawrence Ct/The Patch Rd
- The Patch Rd/Kallista-Emerald Rd
- O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd
- Camms Rd/The Patch Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 39.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 94.9% of the 411 resolvable premises in The Patch. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 4.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 94.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7 across postcode 3792 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4 property offences, 2 violent offences.
- Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Patch?
The Patch (VIC 3792) had 1,046 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in The Patch?
The median advertised rent in The Patch is $415/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Patch?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near The Patch covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: The Patch Primary School (1.1 km), Monbulk Primary School (2 km), Monbulk College (2.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Patch?
The Patch is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (94.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Patch?
Across postcode 3792, 7 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4), violent (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in The Patch?
In The Patch, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (39.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Patch?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Patch centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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