Paterson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
960
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Paterson.
The postcode for Paterson is 2421 (NSW).
Paterson (2421) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Paterson has roughly 960 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Paterson scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paterson's population at 960, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
960
Median age
41
Family households
79%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
960
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
61
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Paterson.
Local schools for Paterson
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Government School Catchment
Paterson Public School
Martins Creek Public School
Vacy Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Paterson.
- What is the Paterson postcode?
- Paterson is in the 2421 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Paterson?
- Paterson is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2421, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Paterson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Paterson?
- There are 20 schools serving Paterson on this page, including Paterson Public School, Martins Creek Public School, Vacy Public School.
- How walkable is Paterson?
- Paterson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Paterson?
- Paterson is close to Martins Creek, Tocal, Duns Creek, Vacy, Mindaribba.
- What is the population of Paterson?
- The population of Paterson is approximately 960 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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