Patterson Lakes, Victoria
Patterson Lakes is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 35 km (22 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Kingston local government area. Patterson Lakes recorded a population of 7,793 at the 2021 census.
| Patterson Lakes Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Middle Harbour, Patterson Lakes Marina | |||||||||||||||
Patterson Lakes | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38.076°S 145.122°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 7,793 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • 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 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.