Queensland location profile
North Maclean QLD 4280
North Maclean is a semi-rural suburb in Logan City known for acreage properties, quiet streets and a country feel. It appeals to families and hobby farmers seeking space while staying within commuting distance of Brisbane.
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Why families consider North Maclean
Low-density rural-residential lifestyle with a mix of families, tradies and long-term residents. Homes are typically on large blocks with sheds and hobby livestock, and the pace is relaxed compared with inner-Logan suburbs.
Amenities & services
- Park Ridge Town Centre (supermarkets, retail, services)
- Grand Plaza Browns Plains (major retail, dining, services)
- Jimboomba Central (shops, cafes, essentials)
- Local cafes/takeaways along Mount Lindesay Highway
- GP clinics at Park Ridge and Jimboomba; Logan Hospital (Meadowbrook)
- Jimboomba Library (Jimboomba)
- Logan Village Library (Logan Village)
- Logan West Library (Browns Plains/Grand Plaza)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Loganlea and Bethania (Beenleigh line); Springfield Central (Springfield line)
- Bus: TransLink 540/541 along Mount Lindesay Hwy to Browns Plains/Beaudesert (limited frequency)
- Major roads: Mount Lindesay Highway (Maclean Bridge over Logan River), Greenbank Road, Tully Connection Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Tully Memorial Park (sports fields, playgrounds, riverside areas)
- Logan River access for fishing and kayaking
- Nearby sports clubs and ovals at Jimboomba and Park Ridge
- Berrinba Wetlands and Boronia Bushland tracks a short drive away
- Tully Memorial Park (North Maclean)
- Logan River Parklands (Chambers Flat)
- Boronia Bushland Reserve (Boronia Heights)
- Buccan Conservation Park (Buccan)
Education context
Limited within North Maclean; broader choice in Park Ridge, Greenbank and Jimboomba with long day care, kindy and OSHC options (places can be competitive for infants).
- Griffith University Logan Campus (Meadowbrook)
- University of Queensland St Lucia Campus (St Lucia)
- UniSQ Springfield (Springfield Central)
- QUT Gardens Point/Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)