Menzies Creek vs The Patch
The verdict
The Patch is more affordable, with a median house price of $872K versus $918K in Menzies Creek. The Patch rates higher for liveability (50 vs 29). Menzies Creek is closer to the coast (29.0 km vs 30.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, The Patch rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Menzies Creek).
Scores
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 54 |
| Transport | 41 | 43 |
| Education | 68 | 72 |
| Liveability | 29 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 966 | 1,046 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,336 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 47.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Menzies Creek Moderate Growth · The Patch Moderate Growth
Property
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $918K | $872K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.7% | 5.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 414 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 207 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,967 | 860 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Menzies Creek · The Patch
Transport
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 131 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.3 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.0 km | 30.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.3 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.1 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Menzies Creek | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 966 | 1,046 |
| Estimated 2025 | 954 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,121 | 1,214 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.31% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Menzies Creek or The Patch?
The Patch has the higher residential safety score (Menzies Creek 66/100 vs The Patch 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Menzies Creek or The Patch?
The Patch is more affordable, with a median house price of $872K versus $918K.
Which has better schools, Menzies Creek or The Patch?
The Patch has a higher average school ICSEA (Menzies Creek 1071 vs The Patch 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Menzies Creek or The Patch?
The Patch has the higher transport score (Menzies Creek 41/100 vs The Patch 43/100).
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