Fraser Coast Regional Council
Paterson
Paterson at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46.4k
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Paterson.
Paterson is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
46,427
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.36%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.34%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
46,427
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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
Education
Schools in Paterson.
Local schools for Paterson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gundiah State School
Theebine State School
Glenwood State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Paterson.
- What is the median house price in Paterson?
- The median house price in Paterson, QLD 4570 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Paterson postcode?
- Paterson is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Paterson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in Paterson?
- There are 6 schools serving Paterson on this page, including Gundiah State School, Theebine State School, Glenwood State 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 Munna Creek, Gundiah, Gootchie, Theebine, Miva.
- What is the population of Paterson?
- Paterson has approximately 46,427 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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