Mcleans Ridges at a glance
Population
808
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Mcleans Ridges.
The postcode for Mcleans Ridges is 2480 (NSW).
Mcleans Ridges (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.
Mcleans Ridges has roughly 808 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mcleans Ridges's population at 808, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
808
Median age
45
Family households
84%
Lone person
11%
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)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
808
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mcleans Ridges.
Local schools for Mcleans Ridges
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Government School Catchment
Eltham Public School
Bexhill Public School
Wollongbar Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mcleans Ridges.
- What is the Mcleans Ridges postcode?
- Mcleans Ridges is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Mcleans Ridges?
- Mcleans Ridges is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mcleans Ridges?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Mcleans Ridges?
- There are 20 schools serving Mcleans Ridges on this page, including Eltham Public School, Summerland Christian College, Vistara Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Mcleans Ridges?
- Mcleans Ridges is close to Boat Harbour, Wollongbar, Eltham, Richmond Hill, Lindendale.
- What is the population of Mcleans Ridges?
- The population of Mcleans Ridges is approximately 808 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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