Suburbs Patchs Beach

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Patchs Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Patchs Beach, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Patchs Beach NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Patchs Beach is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Patchs Beach is $413 per week ($1,790 per month). Patchs Beach has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Patchs Beach has a population density of 17.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Patchs Beach is $1,400.

There were 1 recorded offences in Patchs Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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📍 Patchs Beach, New South Wales — 28.9470°S, 153.5089°E

Crime: Low Med High

Patchs Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Patchs Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
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Median Rent
$413/wk
$1,790 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Patchs Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (21) Female 53.3% (24)

Population Density

17.6
people per km²
45 people · 2.6 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Patchs Beach Age Distribution

10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Patchs Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Patchs Beach Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Patchs Beach Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Catholic
28.6%
Not stated
14.3%
Uniting Church
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Patchs Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
43.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Patchs Beach Employment

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Employed full-time
46.9% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
12.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
40.6% 13 people

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

Patchs Beach Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.1%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.3%

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

Patchs Beach Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
72.7%
Managers
27.3%

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

Patchs Beach Field of Study

Health
41.7%
Information Technology
33.3%
Engineering
25.0%

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

Patchs Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Patchs Beach Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
21.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
17.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Patchs Beach Marital Status

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Married
37.8% 17
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Divorced
22.2% 10
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Widowed
8.9% 4
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Never married
31.1% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Patchs Beach Ancestry

Australian
45.5%
English
36.4%
Irish
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Patchs Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Patchs Beach Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 75

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

Patchs Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.5% 4
—
Not a volunteer
89.5% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Patchs Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Patchs Beach Car Ownership

2 vehicles
47.6%
3 vehicles
23.8%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Patchs Beach Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
78.6%
4 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Patchs Beach Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
57.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Patchs Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Patchs Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Patchs Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.6%
Couple — no children under 15
21.4%
Couple — children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Patchs Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.5% 3
—
Did not provide
92.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Patchs Beach Children Ever Born

1 child
55.6%
2 children
44.4%

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

Patchs Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
15–29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
10.0%

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

Patchs Beach Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
52.9%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Patchs Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address
38
Moved from NSW
3

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

Patchs Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Patchs Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Patchs Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,833/wk
Median Rent $413/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.5%

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

If you earn X in Patchs Beach

≈ $7,943/month
Median rent $413/wk
Left after rent $1,420/wk
Rent share 22.5%

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Patchs Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Burrandana
Pop: 23 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $200/wk
Corrowong
Pop: 23 Income: $833/wk
Drildool
Pop: 23 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk
Gumbalie
Pop: 23 Income: $1,374/wk Rent: $80/wk
Hereford Hall
Pop: 23 Income: $525/wk
Iron Pot Creek
Pop: 23 Income: $550/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patchs Beach

What is the population of Patchs Beach NSW?

The population of Patchs Beach NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Patchs Beach?

The median personal income in Patchs Beach NSW is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Patchs Beach?

Median rent in Patchs Beach NSW is $413 per week ($1,790 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Patchs Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Patchs Beach NSW is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Patchs Beach?

The median age in Patchs Beach NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Patchs Beach a good suburb to live in?

Patchs Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13169. All dollar figures in AUD.