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Patterson Lakes, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Patterson Lakes is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 7,793. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,793 Population 2/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$29,440 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$29,440 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,793
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,440
Per Capita$29,440
Unemployment3.8%

Housing

C
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership84.0%
Housing Units3,117

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population7,793
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-38.0693°, 145.1433°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,440
Median Age46.0 years

About Patterson Lakes

Patterson Lakes is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 7,793. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Patterson Lakes has a population of 7,793 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,793
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Patterson Lakes vs Australia Average

The median household income in Patterson Lakes is $29,440, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,440 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $566, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 740 business establishments.

Income: Patterson Lakes vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,440
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,440
Avg Weekly Wage$566

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)740

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Patterson Lakes is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 84.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,117 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.0%
Owner-Occupied84.0%
Renter-Occupied16.0%
Housing Units3,117

Property Tax

Climate in Patterson Lakes

Patterson Lakes has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 15.7° / 25° 42.8
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 16.2° / 25.1° 44.4
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 14.7° / 22.8° 40.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.4° 56.3
May 13.3°C / 56°F 10.6° / 16° 55.3
Jun 11.1°C / 52°F 8.6° / 13.7° 55.8
Jul 10.5°C / 51°F 8.1° / 12.9° 56.2
Aug 11.1°C / 52°F 8.4° / 13.8° 57.8
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 55.6
Oct 14.2°C / 58°F 10.7° / 17.7° 57.9
Nov 16.6°C / 62°F 12.4° / 20.9° 65.8
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 13.8° / 22.6° 66.7
Patterson Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0693°N, 145.1433°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 96 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 101 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 109 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 92 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 74 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 124 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 72 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 86 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 95 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 71 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 92 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 127 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 145 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 64 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 69 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 126 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 30 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 92 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 53 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
August 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in

Patterson Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Patterson Lakes

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cornish College — — — —
Patterson Lakes Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Patterson Lakes

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Classic Rock classic rock AAC 130 kbps
Triple M Melbourne 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
3AW 693 Melbourne, VIC, Australia Talk AM 693 news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
3RRR Melbourne — AAC
全澳华语广播华厦之声 am1629 AAC+ 64 kbps
PBS FM - Melbourne - 106.7 FM (48kHz, 192kbps AAC-LC) australian music, community radio AAC 192 kbps
ABC Jazz 20220701 blues, jazz AAC 238 kbps
ABC Radio Australia 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
The Buzzz — MP3 192 kbps
ASP Radio 70s 80s 90s music MP3 128 kbps
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Triple R 102.7FM community radio, independent AAC
Yarra Valley FM — MP3 128 kbps
Smooth Sailing Radio rnb, soul AAC+ 192 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps
Southern FM Melbourne Australia — MP3 320 kbps
TheLight Christmas — AAC+ 64 kbps
IMC Country Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Radio PVS jazz, rock AAC+ 192 kbps
UltraCool Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Ananda Marga Kiirtan kiirtan, mantra MP3
Surf FM 87.6 — MP3 32 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Patterson Lakes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Australian Museum of Performing Arts
Australian Music Vault
Australian Music Vault
Australian National Aviation Museum
Ballam Park Homestead
Buxton Contemporary (868)
Fisherman's Cottage
Fox Classic Car Museum
Fox Classic Car Museum
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Hastings Museum
Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens
HMAS Castlemaine
HMAS Castlemaine
HMAS Castlemaine
HMAS Castlemaine
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Melbourne Holocaust Museum
Monash Federation Centre
Monash Historic Society
Monash University Museum of Art
Mordialloc Historical Museum
Museum of Australian Photography
National Communications Museum
National Communications Museum
Old Post Office Museum
Scienceworks
Scienceworks
Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre
Shrine of Remembrance Education Centre
Southern Sherbrook Historical Society
St. John Ambulance Museum
St. John Ambulance Museum
The Pumping Station
The Pumping Station
Twisted Science
Upwey / Belgrave RSL

Libraries in Patterson Lakes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albert Park Library0.0
Ashburton Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Beaumaris Community Centre0.0
Belgrave Library0.0
Bentleigh Library0.0
Berwick Library0.0
Bhai Vir Singh Library0.0
Blackburn Library0.0
Boronia Library0.0
Box Hill Library0.0
Braille and Talking Book Library0.0
Brighton Library0.0
Burnley Library Building (914)0.0
Camberwell Library0.0
Carmelite Library0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Caulfield Library0.0
Chelsea Library0.0
Cheltenham Library0.0
Christian Science Reading Room0.0
Clarinda Library0.0
Cornish Library0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Dandenong Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Elsternwick Library0.0
Emerald Hill Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Ferntree Gully Library0.0
Frankston Library0.0
Glen Waverley Public Library0.0
Hampton Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Hargrave-Andrew Library0.0
Hastings Library0.0
Hawthorn Library0.0
Highett Library0.0
Kingston Libraries Patterson Lakes0.0
Kingston Toy Library0.0
Knox Library – Ngarrgoo0.0
Lamm Jewish Library of Australia0.0
Law Library0.0
Library at the Dock0.0
MacGregor Library0.0
Malvern Library0.0
Manga Library0.0
Mentone Public Library0.0
Middle Park Library0.0
Miller's Homestead0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior Library0.0
Mt Waverley Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0
Newlands Library & Resource Centre0.0
NGV Library0.0
Oakleigh Library (City Of Monash)0.0
Parkdale Library0.0
Phoenix Park Library0.0
Port Melbourne Library0.0
Prahran Library0.0
Prahran Square Library0.0
Richmond Library0.0
Rowville Library0.0
Sandringham Library0.0
Sir Louis Matheson Library0.0
Southbank Library0.0
Southbank Library at Boyd0.0
Springvale Library0.0
St Joachim's School Library0.0
St Kilda Public Library0.0
Swinburne Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Toorak/South Yarra Library0.0
Vermont South Library0.0
Wheelers Hill Branch Library0.0
Williamstown Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Patterson Lakes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Camberwell Fresh Food Market
Camberwell Sunday Market
Fair Treasures
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gasworks Farmers' Market
Gully Market
Heathmont Farmers Market
Oakleigh Market
Prahran Market
Regional Farmers Markets
Regional Farmers Markets
Seaford Farmer's Market
South Melbourne Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
St Kilda Esplanade Market
St Kilda Twilight Market
St Kilda Twilight Market
Sunday Market
Sunday Market

Restaurants in Patterson Lakes

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crystal Grill Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Patterson Lakes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Lake Restaurant

Clinics in Patterson Lakes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marina Medical Centre

Dentists in Patterson Lakes

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lakeview Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Patterson Lakes

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Patterson Lakes Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Patterson Lakes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG Patterson Lakes
United

Shopping Malls in Patterson Lakes

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gladesville Shopping Centre
Lakeview Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Patterson Lakes

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cornish Links

Breweries in Patterson Lakes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bad Shepherd Brewing
Deeds Brewery
Deeds Brewery
Killer Sprocket Brewery
Mornington Peninsula Brewery
The Local Brew House
Wolf of the Willows

Stadiums & Teams in Patterson Lakes

TeamLeagueDivision
AAMI Park
John Cain Arena
Kooyong Stadium
Malvern Cricket Club
Margaret Court Arena
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Rod Laver Arena

Airports Near Patterson Lakes

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport—Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Bunurong Field—Small Airport
Bunyip Airport—Small Airport
Coldstream Airport—Small Airport
Drouin Airport—Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Inverloch Airport—Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Leongatha Airport—Small Airport
Lilydale Airport—Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield—Small Airport
Longwarry Airport—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip—Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield—Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip—Small Airport
Tooradin Airport—Small Airport
Tyabb Airport—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Patterson Lakes

29 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
4Cyte Pathology
ACE Sports Clinic
Airlie Women's Clinic
Albert Road General Practice
Aquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Aspect Heatherton
Bay Street Medical
Body Unity Osteopathic Medicine
Canterbury Road Community Care Unit
Capstone Medical Centre Southbank
Caulfield Natural Health Clinic
Church Street Medical Centre
Citymed
Delmont Day Program
Dr Daniel Traum
Dr Kirstin Charlesworth
Epworth Camberwell
Equilibrium
Iris Family Medicine
Medical One - Elwood
Melbourne Pathology
Prahran clinic
Prahran Market Clinic
Skindepth
The Children's Surgery
The Mornington Centre
The Social Domain
Vitality Medical
Ward Rehabilitation B

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patterson Lakes

What is the population of Patterson Lakes?

Patterson Lakes has a population of 7,793 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Patterson Lakes expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,440, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Patterson Lakes?

Patterson Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Patterson Lakes?

Patterson Lakes has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $566. There are 740 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Patterson Lakes?

The median home value in Patterson Lakes is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 84.0%.

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