Empire Vale vs Patchs Beach
The verdict
Empire Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.15M in Patchs Beach. Patchs Beach rates higher for transport (35 vs 0).
Scores
Empire ValePatchs Beach
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 32 | 28 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 185 | 45 |
| Median age | 48 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,428 | $1,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.5% | 14.8% |
| Born in Australia | 80.5% | 88.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Empire Vale Moderate Growth · Patchs Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $1.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,081 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 541 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,487 | 2,222 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 881 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Empire Vale · Patchs Beach
Transport
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.1 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 620 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 592.6 km | 589.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 10.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.9 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Empire Vale | Patchs Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 185 | 45 |
| Estimated 2025 | 196 | 48 |
| Projected 2041 | 206 | 50 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.45% | 1.63% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Empire Vale or Patchs Beach?
Empire Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.15M.
Which has better public transport, Empire Vale or Patchs Beach?
Patchs Beach has the higher transport score (Empire Vale 0/100 vs Patchs Beach 35/100).
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