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Victoria · Postcode 3197
Patterson Lakes postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 33 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Patterson Lakes at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Patterson Lakes ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Patterson Lakes vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Patterson Lakes | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,932 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $430 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3197 covers Patterson Lakes, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 33 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner South region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Kingston (Vic.).
According to the 2021 Census, Patterson Lakes has a population of 7,793 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,932, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 44 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Patterson Lakes includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 3,070 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Patterson Lakes scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Patterson Lakes is served by Patterson Lakes Primary School.
Patterson Lakes is part of the Kingston statistical area in Victoria.
Patterson Lakes details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3197 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,793 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,932/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $871/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 4.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1826/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,070 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 44 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.0742262 |
| Longitude | 145.1431018 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner South |
| Area (SA3) | Kingston |
| Local Government | Kingston (Vic.) |
| Federal Electorate | Isaacs |
| State Electorate | Carrum (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,238 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 831 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,611 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,435 (31.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,677 (21.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 635 (8.1%) |
| Asthma | 627 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 400 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 334 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 276 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 124 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 35 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 139 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 932 (30.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,297 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 655 (21.7%) |
Schools in Patterson Lakes
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Patterson Lakes. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.