Logan City Council
South Maclean
South Maclean at a glance
Population
2,232
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about South Maclean.
South Maclean (4280) sits in the Logan region of Queensland.
South Maclean has roughly 2,232 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Maclean's population at 2,232, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,232
Median age
39
Family households
85%
Lone person
12%
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-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$630/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
2,232
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Logan City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
34,309
total offences in 2026 across the Logan City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Maclean.
Local schools for South Maclean
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Flagstone State School
Flagstone State Community College
Everleigh State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Maclean.
- What is the South Maclean postcode?
- South Maclean is in the 4280 postcode, in QLD, in the Logan City Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Maclean?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in South Maclean?
- There are 9 schools serving South Maclean on this page, including Flagstone State School, Flagstone State Community College, Australian Technology and Agricultural College.
- What suburbs are near South Maclean?
- South Maclean is close to Maclean, North Maclean, Flagstone, Riverbend, Glenlogan.
- What is the population of South Maclean?
- South Maclean has approximately 2,232 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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