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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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
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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
113
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mcleods Shoot.
Local schools for Mcleods Shoot
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Government School Catchment
Bangalow Public School
Byron Bay Public School
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
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 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.
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Sources cited
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