Monbulk vs The Patch
The verdict
Monbulk is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $872K in The Patch. The Patch rates higher for transport (43 vs 22). The Patch is closer to the coast (30.6 km vs 33.6 km).
Scores
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 54 |
| Transport | 22 | 43 |
| Education | 59 | 72 |
| Liveability | 49 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,651 | 1,046 |
| Median age | 41 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,722 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.2% | 47.2% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 80.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Monbulk Moderate Growth · The Patch Moderate Growth
Property
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $780K | $872K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.6% | 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
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 110 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 247 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,849 | 860 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Monbulk · The Patch
Transport
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 131 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Monbulk | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.6 km | 30.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.3 km | 39.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.4 km | 7.8 km |
Population & growth
| Monbulk | The Patch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,651 | 1,046 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,639 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,236 | 1,214 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.08% | -0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Monbulk or The Patch?
Monbulk and The Patch have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Monbulk or The Patch?
Monbulk is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $872K.
Which has better schools, Monbulk or The Patch?
The Patch has a higher average school ICSEA (Monbulk 1047 vs The Patch 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Monbulk or The Patch?
The Patch has the higher transport score (Monbulk 22/100 vs The Patch 43/100).
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