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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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