South Maclean, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids South MacleanQueensland |
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Maclean Park, 2014
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 South Maclean
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 2,232 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 114.5/km2 (297/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 | ||||||||||||||
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South Maclean is a rural locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, South Maclean had a population of 2,232 people.
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.
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.
Demographics
In the 2011 census, South Maclean had a population of 1,255.
In the 2016 census, South Maclean had a population of 1,362 people.
In the 2021 census, South Maclean had a population of 2,232 people.
