South Maclean is a rural locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census South Maclean had a population of 1,362 people.[1]

South Maclean Queensland
Maclean Park, 2014
South Maclean
Coordinates	27.7972°S 152.9922°E / -27.7972; 152.9922 (South Maclean (centre of locality))
Population	1,362 (2016 census)[1]
• Density	69.85/km2 (180.9/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4280
Area	19.5 km2 (7.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
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

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

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.

At the 2011 census South Maclean had a population of 1,255.[3]

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

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.[4]

See also

• North Maclean which has a shared history

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to South Maclean, Queensland.

• "North and South Maclean". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.