Paterson, NSW 2421 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Paterson is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2421, home to 960 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 144 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 960
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,907 /week
- Median personal income
- $837 /week
- Median family income
- $2,225 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Dungog
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Paterson Public School
- Martins Creek Public School
- Iona Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 23 bus stops
- Paterson Station, Platform 1
- Main St Opp Paterson Station
- Paterson Station, Main St
- Maitland Rd After Prince St
- King St Opp Church St (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 34.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 446 resolvable premises in Paterson. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 55 across postcode 2421 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 22 theft, 9 violent offences, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paterson?
Paterson (NSW 2421) had 960 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Dungog local government area.
What is the median rent in Paterson?
The median advertised rent in Paterson is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Paterson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Paterson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Paterson Public School (0.4 km), Martins Creek Public School (4 km), Iona Public School (7.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Paterson?
Paterson is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Paterson?
Across postcode 2421, 55 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (22), violent (9), property damage (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Paterson?
In Paterson, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (34.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Paterson?
24 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Paterson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 train stop, 12 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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