North Maclean, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Maclean, in the Logan City local government area.
| Locality | North Maclean |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Logan City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.76602 |
| Longitude | 152.99885 |
| Population | 1,507 |
| Density | 73.5 /km² |
| Area | 20.5 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 4280 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 33 km south |
North Maclean is a locality in the Logan City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,507. The locality covers an area of 20.5 km², giving a population density of about 73.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km south of Brisbane. North Maclean is located at 27.7660°S, 152.9989°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4280.
North Maclean rests on the undulating eastern fringes of the Scenic Rim, a place where the land begins its gentle climb towards the ancient escarpments. It lies 16.5 km south-south-east of Forest Lake, QLD (from Forest Lake, QLD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-east of Springfield Lakes. Here, the air carries the distinct scent of eucalypt and damp earth, particularly after a summer shower, a perfume that clings to the air long after the rain has passed. Broad paddocks, some emerald green with pasture, others a rich ochre of turned soil, stretch and fold across the landscape, punctuated by stands of native trees that cast long, cool shadows in the late afternoon sun. The sky above is a vast canvas, often streaked with the dramatic hues of sunset, a daily spectacle that paints the western horizon in shades of fire and amethyst.
Historically, this region has long been shaped by the rhythm of the land and the labour of those who have worked it. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of agricultural prosperity, cleared swathes of bushland to establish farms and grazing properties. The local economy still bears the imprint of this heritage, with a continued presence of farming, particularly horticulture and cattle grazing, contributing to the area's character. While larger urban centres are a drive away, North Maclean retains a sense of self-sufficiency, a quiet industry that underpins the everyday lives of its residents, fostering a community where neighbourly waves are still a common currency.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Maclean, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on North Maclean, in the Logan City local government area.
Detailed location data for North Maclean includes the postcode (4280), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Logan City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Maclean is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |