NSW Property Intelligence
PatersonNSW 2421
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Paterson is home to ~960 residents (median age 41), with 13% of households renting.
Rent in Paterson
The median house rent in Paterson is $680/week (10 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2421, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 4+ | $760/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Paterson fall in the intake zones of Paterson Public School, Dungog High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Paterson Public School#672 of 2159 in NSW
- Dungog High School#1487 of 2159 in NSW
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Paterson (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 4 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 0 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | Downward |
Development activity
21 development applications were lodged in Paterson over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Paterson — quick answers
What is the median rent in Paterson?
Houses in Paterson (postcode 2421) have a median asking rent of $680/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Paterson?
Paterson addresses can be zoned for Paterson Public School, Dungog High School. Paterson Public School ranks in roughly the top 31% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How much development is happening in Paterson?
21 development applications were lodged in Paterson in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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