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Paterson, Queensland

Coordinates: 25°53′24″S 152°31′20″E / 25.89°S 152.5222°E / -25.89; 152.5222
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Paterson
Queensland
Paterson is located in Queensland
Paterson
Paterson
Coordinates25°53′24″S 152°31′20″E / 25.89°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

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]

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. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Paterson (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  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.