Paterson QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Paterson, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Paterson QLD is 157 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Paterson is $459 per week ($23,868 per year). Median rent in Paterson is $283 per week ($1,226 per month). Paterson has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Paterson has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Paterson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paterson is $1,350.

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Paterson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Paterson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$459/wk
$23,868 per year
#8581 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$283/wk
$1,226 per month
#5356 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,350/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Paterson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (84) Female 46.8% (74)

Population Density

5.5
people per km²
157 people · 28.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Paterson Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Paterson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 23 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Paterson Country of Birth

Australia
88.5%
England
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Paterson Religion

No Religion
36.9%
Catholic
21.0%
Anglican
20.4%
Not stated
7.0%
Christian (other)
6.4%
SB OSB NRA SB
3.2%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Paterson Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Paterson Employment

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Employed full-time
19.8% 21 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 24 people
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Unemployed
8.5% 9 people
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Not in labour force
49.1% 52 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Paterson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.8%
Bachelor Degree
7.0%
Certificate I/II
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Paterson Occupation

Managers
31.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
31.8%
Community & Personal Service
22.7%
Labourers
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Paterson Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
31.6%
Education
21.1%
Engineering
15.8%
Architecture & Building
15.8%
Agriculture & Environment
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Paterson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Paterson Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
11.4%
$300-$399/wk
14.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Paterson Marital Status

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Married
46.0% 52
↔️
Separated
2.7% 3
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Divorced
8.8% 10
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Never married
42.5% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Paterson Ancestry

English
38.8%
Australian
37.1%
Scottish
9.6%
German
3.9%
Other
3.9%
Dutch
2.8%
Filipino
2.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Paterson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
13.6%
Secondary — Government
13.6%
Secondary — Catholic
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Paterson Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.8% 26
No need for assistance
91.2% 270

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Paterson Volunteering

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Volunteer
9.4% 10
Not a volunteer
90.6% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Paterson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
27.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Paterson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Car (passenger)
9.1%
Did not go to work
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Paterson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.5%
2 vehicles
53.7%
3 vehicles
14.6%
4+ vehicles
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Paterson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.0%
2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
16.0%
5 bedrooms
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Paterson Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
38.2%
moved in the last 5 years
16.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Paterson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
288
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Paterson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
7
Dementia
5
Asthma
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Paterson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$1-$149/wk
9.9%
$150-$299/wk
15.4%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Paterson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.5%
Couple — no children
27.7%
One parent — children under 15
15.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Paterson Military Service

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Previously served
8.7% 9
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Never served
91.3% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Paterson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.2% 20
Did not provide
81.8% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Paterson Children Ever Born

No children
26.5%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
38.2%
3 children
26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Paterson When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
2011–2015
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Paterson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.0%
5–14 hours
24.6%
15–29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
26.3%
Did not do domestic work
20.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Paterson Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
7.8%
5 persons
13.7%
6+ persons
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Paterson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
130
Moved from QLD
11
Moved from NSW
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Paterson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Paterson Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,083/wk
Median Rent $283/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Paterson

≈ $4,693/month
Median rent $283/wk
Left after rent $800/wk
Rent share 26.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Paterson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paterson

What is the population of Paterson QLD?

The population of Paterson QLD is 157 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².Paterson is ranked #7,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Paterson?

The median personal income in Paterson QLD is $459 per week, or $23,868 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Paterson is ranked #8,581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Paterson?

Median rent in Paterson QLD is $283 per week ($1,226 per month).Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Paterson ranks #5,356 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Paterson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Paterson QLD is $1,350. 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 QLD 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 Queensland with a population of 157.The median income is $459/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% 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: 32283. All dollar figures in AUD.