The Patch
VIC 3792 · Yarra Ranges
1,046 (2021) → 1,026 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
The Patch is a moderate growth suburb in Yarra Ranges, VIC 3792, about 40km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $872K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 43/100, and is about 31km inland. The Patch has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.88%), New Zealand (2.01%), Germany (1.24%), Netherlands (0.86%), South Africa (0.86%)
Top languages: German (1.34%), Vietnamese (0.76%), Italian (0.57%), Mandarin (0.38%), Greek (0.38%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1059 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Patch Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
Nearby (within 10km)
- Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1043
- Monbulk CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1041
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1057
- Kallista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1117
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1071
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.3km
- Selby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1121
- Mater Christi CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1087
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1070
- Olinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 964
- Tecoma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1079
- Sherbrooke Community SchoolCombined · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1014
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about The Patch
Is The Patch safe?
The Patch has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 860 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in The Patch?
In The Patch, the .
How far is The Patch from Melbourne CBD?
The Patch is about 39.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 131 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in The Patch?
The Patch has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in The Patch?
The Patch has a transport score of 43/100 and 9 bus stops.