Paterson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46.4k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Paterson.
The postcode for Paterson is 4570 (QLD).
Paterson (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Paterson has roughly 46,427 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paterson's population at 46,427, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
46,427
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
46,427
Median age: 46
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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.
14,778
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
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Frequently asked
About Paterson.
- What is the Paterson postcode?
- Paterson is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Paterson?
- Paterson is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4570, 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?
- The population of Paterson is approximately 46,427 (2021 Census). 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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