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South Maclean, QLD 4280
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$920,000
market range $850K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$800,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+11.2%
market range +5.0% to +22.5%
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South Maclean market and investor summary
In South Maclean, QLD 4280, the median house sells for around $920K, on a gross rental yield of 3.7% for houses. House prices have moved +11.2% over the past year. At 5.0% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 5.0% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in South Maclean: people, income and schools
About 2,232 people live in South Maclean, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 25% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and 85% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $107,000 a year (about $2,060 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.6 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 5 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. South Maclean sits about 37 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 2,232
- +25% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $107,000/yr
- Households renting
- 12%
- Family households
- 86%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 5
- avg ICSEA 989
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Distance to CBD
- 37 km
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in South Maclean
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What should I check before investing in South Maclean?
South Maclean has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +11.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in South Maclean?
The median property price in South Maclean, QLD 4280 is $920K for houses and $800K for units.
What rental yield does South Maclean show?
The gross rental yield in South Maclean is 3.7% for houses and 3.1% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for South Maclean?
House prices in South Maclean are up 11.2% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in South Maclean?
The current vacancy rate in South Maclean is 5.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in South Maclean?
South Maclean has a population of approximately 2,232 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near South Maclean?
There are 5 schools within roughly 5km of South Maclean. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is South Maclean affordable to buy in?
A median house in South Maclean costs about 8.6 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is South Maclean's population growing?
The population of South Maclean has grown about 25% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is South Maclean from the CBD?
South Maclean is about 37 km from the CBD.
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