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Paterson is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Paterson had a population of 148 people.[1]

Paterson
Queensland
Paterson
Coordinates25.89°S 152.5222°E / -25.89; 152.5222
Population148 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density5.193/km2 (13.45/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4570
Area28.5 km2 (11.0 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s)Gympie
Federal division(s)Wide Bay
Suburbs around Paterson:
Gundiah Gundiah Gootchie
Munna Creek Paterson Gootchie
Miva Theebine Theebine

History


The locality presumably takes its name from its railway station which in turn was named after a local resident.[3] Local residents began lobbying for a railway siding on Mr Paterson's property in 1890 to avoid having to travel miles to the nearest stations.[4]


References


  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Paterson (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. "Paterson – locality in Fraser Coast Region (entry 46666)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. "NOMENCLATURE OF QUEENSLAND—236". The Courier-mail. No. 886. Queensland, Australia. 2 July 1936. p. 14. Retrieved 20 October 2019 via National Library of Australia.
  4. "PATERSON'S SIDING". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. No. 5, 370. Queensland, Australia. 13 October 1890. p. 3. Retrieved 20 October 2019 via National Library of Australia.





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