Maclean at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
2,778
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Maclean.
The postcode for Maclean is 2463 (NSW).
Maclean (2463) sits in the Clarence Valley region of NSW.
Maclean has roughly 2,778 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maclean scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maclean's population at 2,778, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,778
Median age
56
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
2,778
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
337
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Maclean.
Local schools for Maclean
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Government School Catchment
Maclean Public School
Maclean High School
Harwood Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Maclean.
- What is the Maclean postcode?
- Maclean is in the 2463 postcode, in NSW, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- Where is Maclean?
- Maclean is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2463, in the Clarence Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maclean?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Maclean?
- There are 9 schools serving Maclean on this page, including Pacific Valley Christian School, Valley Hope Christian School, Maclean Public School.
- How walkable is Maclean?
- Maclean has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Maclean?
- Maclean is close to Townsend, Ashby, James Creek, Ashby Island, Ilarwill.
- What is the population of Maclean?
- The population of Maclean is approximately 2,778 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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