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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

North Maclean, QLD 4280 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Rural residential dominant. 100% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
RR
Rural residential
Median rent (house)
$628
per week
DA approval rate
100%
18 of 18 approved
Total lots
858
20.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in North Maclean

North Maclean is dominated by RRRural residential. Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

RR
Dominant
RR Rural residential 93.8%
RU Rural 3.3%
ROS Recreation and open space 1.8%
EMC Environmental management and conservation 0.9%
CF Community facilities 0.3%
Avg max height
m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Environment3%

Location

Where North Maclean sits

North Maclean 4280 covers 20.4 km² within Logan City.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Logan City
Postcode
4280
Area
20.40 km²
Total lots
858

Drill into any lot in North Maclean

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in North Maclean

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

secondary dwelling eligible
0

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in North Maclean

78% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 82% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 81.6% of lots: koala priority habitat; 0.5% of lots: strategic cropping land; 83.9% of lots: state environmental significance.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected 77.6%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone 81.7%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Koala priority habitat 81.6%

Core koala habitat (State Planning Regulatory Provisions)

Strategic cropping land 0.5%

State-significant agricultural land — development constraints apply

State environmental significance 83.9%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Market

North Maclean property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
$628 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for Queensland suburbs — rent, demographics and planning data are shown where available.

Projected dwellings 2036
18,675

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

DA activity

Development applications in North Maclean

18 development applications for North Maclean addresses were decided by Logan City over the past 24 months. 18 approved — a 100% approval rate.

100%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
18
Approved
18

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in North Maclean

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Population
7,637
Median age
37
Household income
$107.8K
Owner-occupied
84%
Renting
16%
Amenity score
50.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
44.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about North Maclean

What's the zoning in North Maclean 4280?

North Maclean is dominated by the RR (Rural residential) zone, which covers 632 of 858 lots (94%). The full mix is: RR Rural residential (94%), RU Rural (3%), ROS Recreation and open space (2%), EMC Environmental management and conservation (1%), CF Community facilities (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in North Maclean?

Most lots in North Maclean aren't eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme — typically because the dominant zoning (RR) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median rent in North Maclean?

Median weekly rent for a house in North Maclean is $628.

What's the development application approval rate in Logan City?

Logan City decided 18 development applications for North Maclean addresses over the past 24 months, with 18 approved (100% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in North Maclean?

Across North Maclean, 77.6% flood-affected, 81.7% bushfire-prone, 81.6% koala priority habitat, 0.5% strategic cropping land, 83.9% state environmental significance. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of North Maclean?

0 of 858 lots in North Maclean show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in North Maclean

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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14-section report · planning scheme controls cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Logan Citycouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (858 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Queensland council planning schemes, Development.i / council DA registers, Queensland Globe, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →