Mcleods Shoot, NSW 2479 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mcleods Shoot is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2479, home to 113 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Ballina local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 614 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,200 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,014 /week
- Median family income
- $2,166 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $515 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $4,000
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Bangalow Public School
- Byron Bay Public School
- Newrybar Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- 56 St Helena Rd
- Hinterland Way At St Helena Rd
- Hinterland Way After Coolamon Scenic Dr
- Coolamon Scenic Dr After Hinterland Way
- Hinterland Way At Browns Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 43 resolvable premises in Mcleods Shoot. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 129 across postcode 2479 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 violent offences, 23 vehicle theft, 17 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mcleods Shoot?
Mcleods Shoot (NSW 2479) had 113 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Mcleods Shoot?
The median advertised rent in Mcleods Shoot is $515/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mcleods Shoot?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mcleods Shoot covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bangalow Public School (3.7 km), Byron Bay Public School (6.6 km), Newrybar Public School (6.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mcleods Shoot?
Mcleods Shoot is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mcleods Shoot?
Across postcode 2479, 129 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (37), vehicle theft (23), theft (17). 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 Mcleods Shoot?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mcleods Shoot centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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