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The Patch, VIC
R-Score 99 / 100 — ranked #177 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | The Patch Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 99 / 100 | Ranked #177 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $640,100 | -14.8% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $695/wk | Implies a 5.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.6% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 144 days | Part of Yarra Ranges (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 82/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in The Patch, VIC
Is The Patch VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, The Patch (VIC 3792) scores 99/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #177 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $640,100, median rent of $695/wk, gross yield of 5.7%, and vacancy of 2.6%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in The Patch VIC?
The current median property price in The Patch (VIC) is $640,100 (Oct 2026), representing a -14.8% change over the past 12 months. Properties in The Patch currently spend a median of 144 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in The Patch VIC?
In The Patch (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $695/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 5.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 2.6% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in The Patch VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in The Patch against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the The Patch Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is The Patch VIC located in?
The Patch (VIC, postcode 3792) is located in the Yarra Ranges council area (LGA) within Greater Melbourne. Across Yarra Ranges, the council-wide average R-Score is 82/100 across 62 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.