Patersonia at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
97
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Patersonia.
The postcode for Patersonia is 7259 (TAS).
Patersonia (7259) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Patersonia has roughly 97 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Patersonia 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Patersonia's population at 97, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
97
Median age
44
Family households
74%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$293/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
97
Median age: 44
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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 Patersonia.
Local schools for Patersonia
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Government School Catchment
Lilydale District School
Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Waverley Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Patersonia.
- What is the Patersonia postcode?
- Patersonia is in the 7259 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- Where is Patersonia?
- Patersonia is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7259, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Patersonia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $293.
- What schools are in Patersonia?
- There are 14 schools serving Patersonia on this page, including Lilydale District School, Ravenswood Heights Primary School, Waverley Primary School.
- How walkable is Patersonia?
- Patersonia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Patersonia?
- Patersonia is close to Myrtle Bank, Targa, Lisle, Nunamara, Underwood.
- What is the population of Patersonia?
- The population of Patersonia is approximately 97 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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