Maclean NSW

Postcode 2463 · Clarence Valley LGA

Maclean is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2463). With a population of 2,778, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Maclean is $615,000, having declined 6.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $475,000 (+6.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $580. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,387.

Maclean is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 962, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 16 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Maclean offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($615K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -6.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$615K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.3x Stretched
Price Momentum-6.8% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$41,233
Mean Income$52,408
Earners10,165
YoY Change+8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$615K
-6.8% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$475K
6.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
2,778
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$965
Personal Income /wk$525
Mortgage /mth$1,387
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops16
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA962
Total Students1,022
Government2
Catholic1
Maclean High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 959
Maclean Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 908
St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1019
HOSPITALS (1)
Maclean District Hospitalpublic
Data: 2026