The Patch, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of The Patch, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | The Patch |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.89112 |
| Longitude | 145.40127 |
| Population | 1,018 |
| Density | 275.9 /km² |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Elevation | 269 m |
| Postcode | 3792 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 39 km east-southeast |
The Patch is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,018. The locality covers an area of 3.7 km², giving a population density of about 275.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 269 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km east-southeast of Melbourne. The Patch is located at 37.8911°S, 145.4013°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3792.
The Patch is a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a gentle hum of cicadas a constant companion. It lies 10.6 km east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 93°T), and is situated 15.0 km east-north-east of Rowville. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of deep green forests and sun-kissed paddocks, define the landscape, their contours softened by the ever-present mist that often drifts through the valleys in the early mornings. Ancient, gnarled gums stand sentinel, their bark a textured tapestry against the sky, while the occasional flash of crimson from a rosella or the flash of a wren’s tail adds a vibrant punctuation to the prevailing verdancy. Creeks, often a mere whisper in drier months, swell into determined rivulets after rain, their waters cool and clear, carving their way through the rich, red soil.
This quiet corner of the Yarra Ranges has a history intertwined with the land’s bounty, its economy once largely sustained by hardy orchards that yielded plump apples and pears, their sweet fragrance a memory that lingers on the breeze. While the orchards have largely receded, replaced by more diverse agriculture and a growing number of hobby farms, the agricultural spirit endures, evident in the small roadside stalls brimming with local produce. The Patch retains a character of peaceful seclusion, a place where neighbours know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for contemplation. It’s a locality that feels comfortably settled, a pocket of rural charm where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Patch, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on The Patch, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for The Patch includes the postcode (3792), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct The Patch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |