South Maclean, Queensland
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 | |||||||||||||||
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 Maclean Park, 2014 | |||||||||||||||
  South Maclean | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27.7972°S 152.9922°E | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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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
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Maclean (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- "South Maclean – locality in City of Logan (entry 50115)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "South Maclean (SSC)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
- "Jimboomba – locality in Logan City (entry 50114)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
External links
- "North and South Maclean". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland, University of Queensland.