Maclean, NSW 2463 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Maclean is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2463, home to 2,778 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $965 /week
- Median personal income
- $525 /week
- Median family income
- $1,269 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- Maclean Public School
- Maclean High School
- Gulmarrad Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 19 bus stops
- Maclean Public School, Woodford St
- Maclean District Hospital, Union St
- St Joseph's Primary School, Stanley St
- Alexander St At Stanley St
- Maclean Civic Hall, River St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 22 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 29.7% of the 1,758 resolvable premises in Maclean. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 26.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 16.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 428 across postcode 2463 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 violent offences, 94 theft, 51 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maclean?
Maclean (NSW 2463) had 2,778 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Maclean?
The median advertised rent in Maclean is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Maclean?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Maclean covering government sectors. Nearest include: Maclean Public School (0.1 km), Maclean High School (1.1 km), Gulmarrad Public School (4.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Maclean?
Maclean is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (29.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Maclean?
Across postcode 2463, 428 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (137), theft (94), other (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Maclean?
19 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Maclean centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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