Fraser Coast Regional Council

Paterson

QLD4570

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$286,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$205,920

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

46,427

Median age: 46

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

5.36%

Based on $286,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

6.34%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences1,483 (16.6%)
Offences Against Property1,335 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)645 (7.2%)
Offences Against the Person422 (4.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order417 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Paterson.

Local schools for Paterson

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Gundiah State School

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Theebine State School

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Glenwood State School

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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.

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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