Paterson flood map and flood risk
Paterson, Fraser Coast Regional Council · Queensland · based on 194 mapped addresses
Past floods reached parts of Paterson: 2011 QLD January (about 18.0% of mapped addresses). About 22.7% of mapped addresses in Paterson sit inside Queensland's potential floodplain overlay (QFAO). Other mapped hazards: 72.7% in a bushfire-prone area. Every property differs, so check the exact address.
Paterson at a glance
Past floods in Paterson
- 2011 QLD January - about 18.0% of mapped addresses
From the Queensland Flood Extent Series and Brisbane City Council's February 2022 mapping. A mapped extent shows where water reached in that event.
Hazards across Paterson
Share of mapped addresses in Paterson inside each government hazard layer. It describes the suburb, not any one property.
Flood map of Paterson
Check a property in Paterson
The free check shows every mapped hazard for one address: flood, past floods, bushfire, storm tide, coastal erosion and acid sulfate soils, and what each means for a buyer. The full report adds how much of the lot is affected, zoning and planning overlays, school catchments and nearby services, a checklist of what to ask, and a PDF to keep.
Before you buy in Paterson
- Ask Fraser Coast Regional Council for a flood search on the exact lot - it gives flood levels and the rules for building.
- Get written insurance quotes that include flood cover.
- Ask the seller whether the property has flooded, and check for flood damage at inspection.
Stay informed
Get notified when flood data updates for Paterson.
Nearby suburbs
Indicative only. Compiled from Queensland Government datasets (QFAO, Queensland Flood Extent Series, QSpatial), Brisbane City Council, ABS and G-NAF. Not property-level advice - verify with the council before any property decision. Last updated 2026-09-28.