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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

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

Rural residential dominant. 93% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
RR
Rural residential
Median rent (house)
$626
per week
DA approval rate
93%
13 of 14 approved
Total lots
2,158
18.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in South Maclean

South 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 91.4%
RU Rural 5.2%
EMC Environmental management and conservation 2.0%
LDR Low density residential 0.8%
ROS Recreation and open space 0.5%
CF Community facilities 0.1%
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
Residential1%
Environment3%

Location

Where South Maclean sits

South Maclean 4280 covers 18.2 km² within Logan City.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Logan City
Postcode
4280
Area
18.20 km²
Total lots
2,158

Drill into any lot in South 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 South 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 South Maclean

46% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 48% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 48.4% of lots: koala priority habitat; 47.6% of lots: state environmental significance.

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

Flood-affected 45.9%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone 47.5%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Koala priority habitat 48.4%

Core koala habitat (State Planning Regulatory Provisions)

State environmental significance 47.6%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Market

South Maclean property market

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

Median rent (house)
$626 / wk
Houses

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

Projected dwellings 2036
18,224

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

DA activity

Development applications in South Maclean

14 development applications for South Maclean addresses were decided by Logan City over the past 24 months. 13 approved — a 93% approval rate.

93%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
14
Approved
13

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in South Maclean

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

Population
7,497
Median age
37
Household income
$108.74K
Owner-occupied
84%
Renting
16%
Amenity score
95.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
41.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about South Maclean

What's the zoning in South Maclean 4280?

South Maclean is dominated by the RR (Rural residential) zone, which covers 722 of 2,158 lots (91%). The full mix is: RR Rural residential (91%), RU Rural (5%), EMC Environmental management and conservation (2%), LDR Low density residential (1%), ROS Recreation and open space (1%), CF Community facilities (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in South Maclean?

Most lots in South 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 South Maclean?

Median weekly rent for a house in South Maclean is $626.

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

Logan City decided 14 development applications for South Maclean addresses over the past 24 months, with 13 approved (93% 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 South Maclean?

Across South Maclean, 45.9% flood-affected, 47.5% bushfire-prone, 48.4% koala priority habitat, 47.6% 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 South Maclean?

0 of 2,158 lots in South 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 South Maclean

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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 (2,158 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 →