Paterson, QLD 4570 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Paterson is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4570, home to 157 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 152 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $459 /week
- Median family income
- $1,062 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Fraser Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Wide Bay
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Longman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $283 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,350
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Gundiah State School
- Theebine State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 86.7% of the 90 resolvable premises in Paterson. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 13.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 86.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 11,264 across the Fraser Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,371 theft, 1,509 drug offences, 1,381 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paterson?
Paterson (QLD 4570) had 157 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Fraser Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Paterson?
The median advertised rent in Paterson is $283/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Paterson?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Paterson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gundiah State School (5.8 km), Theebine State 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 Sky Muster satellite (86.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Paterson?
Across the surrounding area, 11,264 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,371), drug offences (1,509), violent (1,381). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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