Median house price
$828k
+14% change
NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Maclean, 2463
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,955
Growth (1 yr)
+1.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.2%
Median age
56
Median income
$965/wk
Employment rate
36.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$828,000
Languages at home
4.7%non-English
Most common: French, Australian Indigenous languages, Japanese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Maclean sits in Clarence Valley Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus safety lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Maclean snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$580/wk
Population (ERP)
2,955
+1.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#47
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
33rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
77th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
33rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 49.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2232nd in Australia
- State rank
- 669th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #47 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #120 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $828,000
- Median price change
- +14.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,955(June 2025)
+1.4% annual · +7.2% over 5 years · 77th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.4%
- 5-year growth
- +7.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +41
- Change in 5 years
- +198
- Growth rank in NSW
- 77th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,100), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 978 / 77 / 46 (+ 15 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 157
- Against the person
- 53
- Against property
- 60
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 53.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 52 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.2%
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
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 968
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 33th
School list
- Pacific Valley Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 985 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 277 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Valley Hope Christian SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 951 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 51 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Maclean Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 908 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 135 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual 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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools · 1 ev charging · 2 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.36
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.36
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.88
Food & drink(1)
- Wildbean CafeCafe
Health & services(1)
- Maclean District HospitalHospital
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Lions ParkPark
- Park
- Maclean Lookout Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Maclean Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Maclean LookoutViewpoint
- The Pinnacle RocksViewpoint
Other(16)
- The Pinnacle RocksAttraction
- Maclean Riverside Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Common
- EV charging
- Riverview FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Waterview MotelMotel
121 River Street, Maclean
- Maclean LookoutNature Reserve
- Nursing Home
- Parking (2)
- BPPetrol station
111-117 River Street, Maclean
- LibertyPetrol station
- Public toilets
- Clarence River Fishermens Co-OpSeafood
- Shelter (3)
- TelstraTelephone
- Track
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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 · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- Maclean District Hospital (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- 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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 93
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 22 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 ISLAY STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 RIVER STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 SUNART STREET MACLEAN 2463Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation44 STANLEY STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Carport1 HOSCHKES LANE MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport27 TALOUMBI STREET MACLEAN 2463Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport7 GLENBROOK COURT MACLEAN 2463Determined
- 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 2463Determined
- 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 2463Determined
- 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 2463Determined
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· 4 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 12.4 km away).
Coalition 57.6%Labor 42.4%
1.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MacleanLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Harwood IslandLabor 32.7% · Coalition 67.3% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
- GulmarradLabor 36.5% · Coalition 63.5% TPP (2025)4.9 km away
- Chatsworth IslandLabor 26.0% · Coalition 74.0% TPP (2025)7.4 km away
- Palmers IslandLabor 31.9% · Coalition 68.1% TPP (2025)8.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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