The Patch, Victoria

Dating in The Patch

The Patch is a neighbourhood of Burwood, Victoria, home to about 1,018 people.

Try a Lineup in The Patch

Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.

How a Lineup works in The Patch

Round 1

First impression

Six people near The Patch, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.

Round 2

Dealbreakers

The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.

Round 3

The flip

Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.

Final

Gold balloon

Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.

Dating in The Patch at a glance

Population
1,018
Region
Victoria
Country
Australia
Lineups run on
Australian Eastern Time
To Canberra
441 km
Closest place
Monbulk · 3 km

Part of Burwood

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Questions about dating in The Patch

Is Pop or Keep available in The Patch?

Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in Australia, including The Patch and the rest of Victoria. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.

How do I meet singles in The Patch on Pop or Keep?

Tap Enter Lineup. You'll get six people near The Patch inside balloons. Pop down to three or four on looks, then down to two or three on dealbreakers. The survivors get 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out, and the last balloon standing turns gold and opens a chat.

Is Pop or Keep free in The Patch?

Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.

Can I use Pop or Keep while visiting The Patch?

Yes. Your Lineup is built from people near where you are, so if you're visiting The Patch, you'll see people from The Patch and places like Monbulk.

Is it safe to date on Pop or Keep in The Patch?

Every account is verified by email and every photo is checked before it can appear in a Lineup. For first dates in The Patch, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you'll be, and read our safety tips.

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