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Queensland · Postcode 4280
North Maclean postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 33 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
North Maclean at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where North Maclean ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
North Maclean vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | North Maclean | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,732 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $450 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,820 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
North Maclean is a locality 33 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4280. It falls within the Logan - Beaudesert region. The local government area is Logan.
According to the 2021 Census, North Maclean has a population of 1,581 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,732, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 83 (5.2% of residents).
Housing in North Maclean includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,820, with 505 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Maclean scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
North Maclean is served by Australian Technology and Agricultural College.
North Maclean is part of the Jimboomba statistical area in Queensland.
North Maclean details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4280 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,581 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,732/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $630/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,820 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population Density | 77/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 505 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 83 (5.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.766111 |
| Longitude | 152.997778 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Logan - Beaudesert |
| Area (SA3) | Jimboomba |
| Local Government | Logan |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
| State Electorate | Logan |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 268 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 234 (14.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 339 (21.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 465 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 274 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 187 (11.8%) |
| Arthritis | 160 (10.1%) |
| Diabetes | 75 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 60 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 49 (3.1%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (1.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 95 (19.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 163 (32.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 231 (46.6%) |
Schools in North Maclean
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in North Maclean. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near North Maclean
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.