Patchewollock, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Patchewollock VIC is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Patchewollock is $558 per week ($29,016 per year). Median rent in Patchewollock is $173 per week ($750 per month). Patchewollock has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Patchewollock has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Patchewollock is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Patchewollock is $109.

There were 15 recorded offences in Patchewollock in 2025-25, a rate of 101 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (8 offences).

Population
149
Census 2021
Median income
$558/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$173/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Patchewollock vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Patchewollock is $558 a week, 27% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). Median rent is $173 a week, $143 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 17.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePatchewollockTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$558/wk$767/wk −27%$766/wk
Household income$1,018/wk$1,687/wk −40%$1,637/wk
Rent$173/wk$316/wk −45%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$109/mo$1,723/mo −94%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.0%19.1% −2.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Patchewollock, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Patchewollock Population

149 residents at the 2021 Census.

Patchewollock Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$558/wk
$29,016 per year
Ranked 7,629 of 14,663
Median Rent
$173/wk
$750 per month
Ranked 8,030 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$109/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Patchewollock Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,018/wk
Median rent $173/wk
Rent to income 17.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Patchewollock against your income

About $4,411 a month
Median rent $173/wk
Left after rent $845/wk
Rent share 17.0%

Patchewollock Map

Patchewollock, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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People in Patchewollock

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (74) Female 49.7% (73)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
149 people · 1143.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.7%
New Zealand
2.0%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%
Cambodia
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
50.3%
Australian
45.0%
Scottish
27.5%
Irish
6.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.0%
Anglican
19.5%
Catholic
12.1%
Uniting Church
8.7%
Not stated
6.0%
SB OSB NRA SB
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.0% 58
Separated
6.0% 7
Divorced
4.3% 5
Widowed
4.3% 5
Never married
35.3% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
43.8%
Couple: no children
29.5%
Couple: no children under 15
12.5%
One parent: children under 15
8.9%
One parent: no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.8%
2 persons
36.7%
3 persons
10.2%
5 persons
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Patchewollock

Housing Tenure

Of the 52 occupied private dwellings in Patchewollock at the 2021 Census, 15.4% were rented, 69.2% owned outright and 13.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
11.5% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
69.2% 36 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
13.5% 7 dwellings
Rented
15.4% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.8%
3 bedrooms
35.4%
4 bedrooms
37.5%
5 bedrooms
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
14.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Patchewollock

Employment

Employed full-time
29.6% 29 people
Employed part-time
18.4% 18 people
Unemployed
5.1% 5 people
Not in labour force
46.9% 46 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Managers
61.1%
Labourers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.1%
$1-$149/wk
7.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
14.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
92.5%
Car (passenger)
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.0%
Bachelor Degree
24.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
34.3%
Health
14.3%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.4%
Engineering
11.4%
Education
8.6%
Management & Commerce
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
52.6%
Primary: Government
47.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.9%
Has need for assistance
4.0%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Diabetes
6
Cancer
5
Arthritis
4
Asthma
4
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 18
Did not provide
83.0% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
47.7% 53
Not a volunteer
52.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.4%
2 children
34.8%
3 children
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
3
1991: 2000
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

3.1%
moved in the last year
25.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
125
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
25.2%
15: 29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Patchewollock Crime Statistics

15 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Assault
8
Break & Enter
3
Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Justice Procedures
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patchewollock

What is the population of Patchewollock VIC?

The population of Patchewollock VIC is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km². Patchewollock is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Patchewollock?

The median personal income in Patchewollock VIC is $558 per week, or $29,016 per year. The median household income is $1,018 per week. Family income is $1,312 per week. Patchewollock is ranked #7,629 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Patchewollock?

Median rent in Patchewollock VIC is $173 per week ($750 per month). Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Patchewollock ranks #8,030 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Patchewollock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Patchewollock VIC is $109. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Patchewollock?

The median age in Patchewollock VIC is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Patchewollock a good suburb to live in?

Patchewollock is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 149. The median income is $558/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22045. All dollar figures in AUD.