Maclean
NSW 2463 · Clarence Valley
2,778 (2021) → 2,949 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Clarence Valley local government area (est. 56,936 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maclean is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2463, about 527km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $668K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 14km inland. Maclean has an overall score of 53/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.2%), New Zealand (1.51%), Philippines (1.04%), Scotland (0.68%), USA (0.54%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.79%), Spanish (0.4%), Malayalam (0.36%), Cantonese (0.29%), Mandarin (0.22%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1020
- Maclean High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 957
- Maclean Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 915
Nearby (within 10km)
- Pacific Valley Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 989
- Valley Hope Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 935
- Harwood Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 908
- Gulmarrad Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 996
- Chatsworth Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 987
- Palmers Island Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 941
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Maclean
Is Maclean safe?
Maclean has a residential safety score of 35/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,131 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Maclean?
In Maclean, the median house price is $668K and the median unit price is $459K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Maclean from Sydney CBD?
Maclean is about 527.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Maclean?
Maclean has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maclean?
Maclean has a transport score of 73/100, including 2 train stations.