South Maclean, Queensland

South Maclean
Queensland
Maclean Park, 2014
South Maclean is located in Queensland
South Maclean
South Maclean
Coordinates27°47′50″S 152°59′32″E / 27.7972°S 152.9922°E / -27.7972; 152.9922 (South Maclean (centre of locality))
Population2,232 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density114.5/km2 (296.5/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4280
Area19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Logan City
State electorate(s)Logan
Federal division(s)Wright
Suburbs around South Maclean:
New Beith North Maclean Stockleigh
New Beith South Maclean Jimboomba
Flagstone Riverbend Jimboomba

South Maclean is a rural locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2021 census, South Maclean had a population of 2,232 people.[1]

Geography

North Maclean is on the Mount Lindesay Highway with the Logan River as part of its northern and southern boundaries as well as passing through the locality. North Maclean is immediately to the north of South Maclean. A small section of South Maclean's western border aligns with the Sydney–Brisbane rail corridor.

History

Main article: North Maclean, Queensland § History

In 1997, the locality of Maclean was replaced by North and South Maclean; prior to this date, they have shared history.

Formerly in the Shire of Beaudesert, South Maclean became part of Logan City following the local government amalgamations in March 2008.

On 29 September 2017, South Maclean was extended eastward taking land from the west of Jimboomba as part of creating the new localities of Riverbend and Glenlogan.[3]

Demographics

In the 2011 census, South Maclean had a population of 1,255.[4]

In the 2016 census, South Maclean had a population of 1,362 people.[5]

In the 2021 census, South Maclean had a population of 2,232 people.[1]

Education

There are no schools in South Maclean. The nearest government primary schools are Flagstone State School in neighbouring Flagstone to the south-west, Jimboomba State School in neighbouring Jimboomba to the south-east, and Everleigh State School in Greenbank to the north. The nearest government secondary schools are Flagstone State Community College in Flagstone, Yarrabilba State Secondary College in Yarrabilba to the east, and Park Ridge State High School in Parkridge to the north.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Maclean (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "South Maclean – locality in City of Logan (entry 50115)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Jimboomba – locality in Logan City (entry 50114)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Maclean (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 May 2014. Edit this at Wikidata
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Maclean (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
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