| Patterson Lakes Karrum Karrum (Boonwurrung) Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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 Middle Harbour, Patterson Lakes Marina | |||||||||||||||
  Patterson Lakes | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 38°04′34″S 145°07′19″E / 38.076°S 145.122°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 7,793 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,855/km2 (4,810/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1978 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3197 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Kingston | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Carrum | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Isaacs | ||||||||||||||
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Patterson Lakes is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 35 km (22 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District,[2] located within the City of Kingston local government area. Patterson Lakes recorded a population of 7,793 at the 2021 census.[1]
Patterson Lakes is a canal-rich suburb. It was built around the lower section of the Patterson River just 1 km (0.62 mi) upstream of the river mouth. The suburb consists predominantly of new housing developments, and is home to popular boat launching facilities. The Patterson River is a popular boating portal for Port Phillip Bay. It includes four public launching ramps; joins the Tidal Canal system to Port Phillip; and includes the Patterson Lakes Marina and its facilities in Middle Harbour and Inner Harbour.[3]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Patterson Lakes (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Postcode for Patterson Lakes, Victoria (near Melbourne)". Postcodes Australia. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ^ "Residential Property Sales & Rentals - Patterson Lakes Real Estate, Victoria". Plre.com.au. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
