NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Maclean, NSW, 2463
Desirability index
#217 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Maclean is a smaller suburban community in the Clarence Valley area, home to around 2,778 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 496 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 178.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $965
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 111 of 1,239
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Employment rate
- 36.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 107 / 77 / 46
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 496
- Against the person
- 167
- Against property
- 189
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 178.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 17 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.7th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -2.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order30
- Domestic Violence Related Assault32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment63
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault38
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 959
- Maclean High SchoolSecondary
- Maclean Public SchoolPrimary
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cameron St Opp Maclean Cemetery
- Maclean District Hospital, Union St
- River St After John St
- River St At Taloumbi Lane
- Yamba Rd At Pacific Hwy Bridge
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Use an alternative route. Use diversions. Alexander Street in Maclean is currently closed between Short Street and the Maclean Olympic Pool, detours are in place.Alexander Street, Short St16 Apr 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
198 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport7 GLENBROOK COURT MACLEAN 2463Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Early Education and Care Facility18-20 CLYDE STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2B HOWARD STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation15 CAMERON STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 KERRY STREET MACLEAN 2463Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 RANNOCH AVENUE MACLEAN 2463Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 UNION STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia40 CHURCH STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 YAMBA ROAD MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport16 GRAFTON STREET MACLEAN 2463Under Assessment
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport10 CAMERON STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool11 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Health consulting room; Medical centre; Food and drink premise; Health Infrastructure193 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Tourist and visitor accommodation115 River Street MacleanAdditional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure105 WHARF STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah99 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool19 HARWOOD STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation32 TALOUMBI STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 CLARENCE STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 TALOUMBI STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
September 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support9 CHURCH STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
August 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; MarketWherrett Park, Central Avenue, Maclean, 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 CLARENCE STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport23 TALOUMBI STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4A THE GLEN MACLEAN 2463Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah14 CLARENCE STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 THE GLEN MACLEAN 2463Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 HARWOOD STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 CHATSWORTH STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
March 2025
- Entertainment facility; Erection of a new structure48 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)43 GRAFTON STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
February 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Market12 CAMERON STREET MACLEAN 2463Withdrawn
- Demolition44 RODERICK STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Subdivision23 KERRY STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood supermarket4 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
2024· 29 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 THE GLEN MACLEAN 2463Determined
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35A RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool3 RIVERWOOD TERRACE MACLEAN 2463Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2A CAMERON STREET MACLEAN 2463Determined
2023· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Wildbean CafeCafe
- EV charging
- Riverview FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Parking
- BPPetrol station
111-117 River Street, Maclean
- LibertyPetrol station
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Clarence River Fishermens Co-OpSeafood
- Shelter
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cameron ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Maclean LookoutNature reserve
- Rainforest ReserveNature reserve
- Rotary ParkPark
- Ryan ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- On site
- Advantage Pharmacy Macleanpharmacy
- Clarence Medical CentreCentenary Driveclinic
- Happy Smiles MacleanUnion Streetdentist
- Maclean Dental Caredentist
- Maclean District Hospitalhospital
- McLennan Deece Optometristsoptometrist
- Nursing_Homenursing_home
- Stanfords Pharmacypharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 52.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #217 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Cameron St Opp Maclean Cemeterytransport
- Maclean District Hospital, Union Sttransport
- River St After John Sttransport
- River St At Taloumbi Lanetransport
- Yamba Rd At Pacific Hwy Bridgetransport
- Advantage Pharmacy Macleanhealthpharmacy
- Clarence Medical CentrehealthCentenary Driveclinic
- Happy Smiles MacleanhealthUnion Streetdentist
- Maclean Dental Carehealthdentist
- Maclean District Hospitalhealthhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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