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The Patch is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,018. Elevation: 883 ft (269 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About The Patch
The Patch is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 39 km east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. The Patch recorded a population of 1,046 at the 2021 census.
People
Economy
BHousing
CClimate
| Population | 1,018 |
| Population Density | 644 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.8919°, 145.4022° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.3 inches (921 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,541 |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
About The Patch
The Patch is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,018. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet (269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
The Patch vs Australia Average
Income: The Patch vs Australia
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,541 |
| 61% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,541 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $568 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 97 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $233,800 |
| 17% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,169 |
| 1% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 93.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.8% |
| Housing Units | 407 |
Property Tax
Climate in The Patch
The Patch has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -37.8919°N, 145.4022°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in |
The Patch has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in August to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").
Schools in The Patch
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Patch Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near The Patch
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 The Patch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Ross Museum | ||||
| Emerald Museum | ||||
| Eva and Marc Besen Centre | ||||
| Heritage Hill Museum & Gardens | ||||
| Historic Council Shire Offices | ||||
| Mont De Lancey Museum | ||||
| Museum of Australian Photography | ||||
| Nillumbik Historical Society | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Orchard Shed | ||||
| Schwerkolt Cottage Wine Cellar | ||||
| Southern Sherbrook Historical Society | ||||
| TarraWarra Museum of Art | ||||
| Upwey / Belgrave RSL | ||||
| Warrandyte Historical Society | ||||
| Yarra Ranges Regional Museum |
Libraries in The Patch
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belgrave Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Berwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bhai Vir Singh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boronia Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch) | 0.0 | |||||
| CD | 0.0 | |||||
| Cranbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Croydon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dandenong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Emerald Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Endeavour Hills Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Federation University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferntree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glen Waverley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hampton Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knox Library – Ngarrgoo | 0.0 | |||||
| Lilydale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Miller's Homestead | 0.0 | |||||
| Montrose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mooroolbark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Evelyn Reading Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Narre Warren Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nunawading Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Realm | 0.0 | |||||
| Rowville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springvale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Joachim's School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vermont South Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warrandyte Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wheelers Hill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarra Junction Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarra Junction public library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yarra Plenty Regional Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in The Patch
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akoonah Park Market | |||||
| Fair Treasures | |||||
| Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory | |||||
| Food Trucks | |||||
| Gembrook Market | |||||
| Gully Market | |||||
| Heathmont Farmers Market | |||||
| Ringwood East Community Market | |||||
| Warrandyte Riverside Market |
Restaurants in The Patch
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in The Patch
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in The Patch
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargreaves Hill Brewing Co. | ||||
| Harvgreaves Hill Brewing Company | ||||
| Killer Sprocket Brewery | ||||
| The Local Brew House |
Stadiums & Teams in The Patch
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near The Patch
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Arkells Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bunurong Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bunyip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coldstream Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Drouin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eildon Weir Airport | - | 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 |
| Nar Nar Goon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | - | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rochford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Romsey Airport | - | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stony Creek (Buffalo) 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 |
| Yeaburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in The Patch
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| The Patch Post Office |
Treatment Centers in The Patch
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Wellways Maroondah PARC |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of The Patch?
The Patch has a population of 1,018 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 644 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is The Patch expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,541, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $233,800 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in The Patch?
The Patch enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.
How is the job market in The Patch?
The Patch has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $568. There are 97 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in The Patch?
The median home value in The Patch is $233,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,169. The homeownership rate is 93.2%.