Paterson flood & bushfire risk
Of Paterson’s 201 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 73.6% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Paterson’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Paterson
Flood and bushfire areas across Paterson. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Paterson
Paterson sits in the Tiaro police division, which recorded 558 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 558 total. Figures are for the whole Tiaro police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Paterson
Paterson can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Paterson
At the 2021 Census, 11.5% of Paterson’s 157 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Paterson
Fraser Coast council approved 1,674 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Fraser Coast council area (not just Paterson). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.