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Paterson NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Paterson, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Paterson NSW is 960 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paterson is $837 per week ($43,524 per year). Median rent in Paterson is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Paterson has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Paterson has a population density of 23.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Paterson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paterson is $2,000.
There were 40 recorded offences in Paterson in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (32 offences).
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Paterson Demographics
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Paterson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Paterson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Paterson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Paterson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Paterson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Paterson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Paterson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Paterson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Paterson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Paterson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Paterson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Paterson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Paterson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Paterson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Paterson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Paterson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Paterson Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Paterson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Paterson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Paterson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Paterson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Paterson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Paterson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Paterson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Paterson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Paterson Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Paterson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Paterson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Paterson When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Paterson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Paterson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Paterson Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Paterson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Paterson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 40 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Paterson Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paterson
What is the population of Paterson NSW?
The population of Paterson NSW is 960 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 23.2 people per km².Paterson is ranked #4,039 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Paterson?
The median personal income in Paterson NSW is $837 per week, or $43,524 per year.The median household income is $1,907 per week.Family income is $2,225 per week.Paterson is ranked #3,006 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Paterson?
Median rent in Paterson NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Paterson ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Paterson?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paterson NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Paterson?
The median age in Paterson NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Paterson a good suburb to live in?
Paterson is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 960.The median income is $837/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13170. All dollar figures in AUD.