Ballina Shire Council
Mcleans Ridges
Mcleans Ridges at a glance
Median house
$1,530,000
+6.6% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
808
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Mcleans Ridges.
Mcleans Ridges is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,530,000
+6.6% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
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
$1,530,000
+6.6% annual growth
$240,480
Sales data pending
31
Average days to sell
808
Median age: 45
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.05%
Based on $1,530,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.65%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202631 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +6.6%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
+38%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
808
Median age
45
Family households
84%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eltham Public School
Bexhill Public School
Wollongbar Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Mcleans Ridges?
- The median house price in Mcleans Ridges, NSW 2480 is $1,530,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +6.6%.
- What is the Mcleans Ridges postcode?
- Mcleans Ridges is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Mcleans Ridges has approximately 808 residents. 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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