Ballina Shire Council

Mcleods Shoot

NSW2479

Mcleods Shoot at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

113

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Mcleods Shoot.

The postcode for Mcleods Shoot is 2479 (NSW).

Mcleods Shoot (2479) sits in the Ballina region of NSW.

Mcleods Shoot has roughly 113 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mcleods Shoot scores 0/100 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.

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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mcleods Shoot's population at 113, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

113

Median age

39

Family households

72%

Lone person

24%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$550/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$515/wk

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

10%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

113

Median age: 39

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Mcleods Shoot.

Local schools for Mcleods Shoot

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Government School Catchment

Bangalow Public School

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Byron Bay Public School

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Byron Bay High 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

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Mcleods Shoot.

What is the Mcleods Shoot postcode?
Mcleods Shoot is in the 2479 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
Where is Mcleods Shoot?
Mcleods Shoot is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2479, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Mcleods Shoot?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $515.
What schools are in Mcleods Shoot?
There are 8 schools serving Mcleods Shoot on this page, including Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School, Bangalow Public School, Byron Bay Public School.
How walkable is Mcleods Shoot?
Mcleods Shoot has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mcleods Shoot?
Mcleods Shoot is close to St Helena, Talofa, Ewingsdale, Skinners Shoot, Hayters Hill.
What is the population of Mcleods Shoot?
The population of Mcleods Shoot is approximately 113 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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