North Maclean, QLD 4280 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Maclean is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4280, home to 1,581 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Logan local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 39 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,581
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,732 /week
- Median personal income
- $630 /week
- Median family income
- $1,780 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Logan
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Logan - Beaudesert
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Australian Technology and Agricultural College (North Maclean)
- Hills International College (Jimboomba)
- Jimboomba State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Trace Road at Wearing Rd
- Trace Rd at Wearing Rd
- Service Rd at St Aldwyn Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 15 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 37.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 60.5% of the 580 resolvable premises in North Maclean. 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.
- Fibre to the Premises: 3.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 34.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 60.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 54,347 across the Logan LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 27,910 theft, 6,026 violent offences, 5,692 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Maclean?
North Maclean (QLD 4280) had 1,581 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Logan local government area.
What is the median rent in North Maclean?
The median advertised rent in North Maclean is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Maclean?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near North Maclean covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Australian Technology and Agricultural College (North Maclean) (0.3 km), Hills International College (Jimboomba) (4.5 km), Jimboomba State School (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Maclean?
North Maclean is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (60.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Maclean?
Across the surrounding area, 54,347 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (27,910), violent (6,026), vehicle theft (5,692). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in North Maclean?
In North Maclean, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (37.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Maclean?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Maclean 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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