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Paterson (NSW)

41 km²

Paterson (NSW) has a slightly larger population than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Paterson (NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population960▲ +19.7%since 2011Median age41 yrs▼ -4.7%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over18.0%Children under 1520.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44848

Age structure

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.6%
Young adults (25–44)24.0%
Children (0–14)20.7%
Seniors (65+)18.0%
Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia88.0%
England1.7%
New Zealand1.1%
South Africa0.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.7%

Language used at home

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Hindi (0%).

English only94.8%
Hindi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion37.1%

Religious affiliation

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by No religion (39%) and Hinduism (1%).

  • Christianity60%
  • No religion39%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.3%

Highest year of school

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 9 or below (11%).

Year 1241.3%
Year 1035.4%
Year 9 or below9.8%
Year 117.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$837▲ +44.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,907▲ +45.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,225▲ +55.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.7%

Household income distribution

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99930.0%
$650–$1,49925.0%
$3,000–$3,99915.3%
Under $65012.1%
$4,000 or more9.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.9%People with a mental health condition8.8%People needing help with daily activities5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Asthma9.9%
Arthritis9.3%
Mental health8.8%
Other condition7.7%
Heart disease4.9%
Diabetes4.1%
Cancer3.2%
Lung condition1.7%
Dementia0.5%
Stroke0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.7%People providing unpaid care15.5%People caring for children unpaid32.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -3.6%since 2011One-parent families7.7%

Family composition

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children29%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +66.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +31.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting12.6%Homes owned outright35.3%Separate (detached) houses97.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 48%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned with a mortgage48%
  • Owned outright37%
  • Rented13%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (30%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)52.5%
Worked at home24.9%
Walked3.4%
Car (passenger)1.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.6%Labour-force participation66.7%Employed full-time56.6%

Industries people work in

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (9%).

Construction14.4%
Health care & social assistance11.6%
Education & training8.3%
Retail trade7.9%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.9%
Public administration & safety6.5%
Professional & technical5.9%
Accommodation & food5.7%
Mining5.5%
Transport & warehousing5.3%

Occupations people work in

In Paterson (NSW), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Managers (17%) and Professionals (15%).

Technicians & trades18.9%
Managers17.0%
Professionals15.2%
Clerical & administrative14.2%
Community & personal service10.8%
Machinery operators & drivers8.3%
Sales workers7.3%
Labourers7.1%

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