Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 130 Chapel Cl
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Logan City Plan 2015
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
South Maclean is served by local public primary and secondary schools in the Maclean cluster. Several Catholic and independent options (Waterford Anglican, St Brendan's, St Catherine's) are accessible within 5 km. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries via the official QLD education department website.
Likely public catchment
South Maclean is most likely zoned for South Maclean State School (primary) and Maclean State High School (secondary); verify with QLD Schools Finder.
Nearby schools
South Maclean State School
In catchmentMaclean State High School
In catchmentWaterford Anglican College
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Marsden State High School
St Brendan's Catholic College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
South Maclean is a regional area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property benefits from quieter rural/semi-rural surroundings with moderate connectivity to major routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion typical for regional areas. Light increase in traffic during school drop-off/pick-up times (7:30-9:00 AM, 3:00-4:00 PM) but no significant delays expected.
Public Transport
Limited public transport; nearest bus services approximately 1-2 km away. Primarily car-dependent area with infrequent regional bus routes. Logan Village train station approximately 5-7 km distant.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
South Maclean is located in the lower Logan River catchment near Waterford and the Scenic Rim, in an area historically subject to significant flooding. The Logan River and its tributaries pose the primary flood risk, with the suburb likely falling within or near the 1% AEP (100-year) flood extent. Combined with potential overland flow and local drainage issues, properties in this area typically face high flood risk and are subject to strict QLD planning overlays and building standards.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements (typically 300–500 mm above the probable maximum flood level for the 1% AEP event)
- •Restriction or prohibition of certain uses (e.g. vulnerable residential, hospitals, aged care) in flood-affected precincts
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and mitigation measures for development proposals
- •Requirement for water-resistant construction materials and design in flood-prone zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
South Maclean is a semi-rural suburb south of Brisbane with moderate bushfire risk due to its location in transitional bushland-residential areas with eucalypt vegetation and elevation changes. Properties are likely mapped in Bushfire Prone Areas under QLD SPP/SP3, attracting BAL-19 or similar ratings. Proximity to native vegetation and slope terrain elevate risk above inner-city Brisbane, though not to extreme levels typical of mountain or heavily forested zones.
Crime & Safety
South Maclean is a regional Queensland suburb with crime rates broadly consistent with state averages for rural-fringe areas. Property crimes including theft and malicious damage represent significant incident categories. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with no significant escalation trends reported.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
South Maclean is experiencing steady outer-Brisbane growth with multiple residential subdivisions in planning and construction stages. Key development drivers include improved road infrastructure, new school capacity investments, and emerging local commercial services to support an expanding family demographic. The area remains characteristic of Logan City's greenfield expansion zones with incremental infill and new estate development rather than major urban renewal activity.
South Maclean Residential Subdivision Stage 2
0.5 kmMedium-density residential estate with approximately 80-120 lots targeting first-home buyers and families in the outer Brisbane growth corridor.
Determination: 2025
Local Road Upgrade - Mount Cotton Road
2 kmCouncil-funded road widening and intersection safety improvements to support increased traffic from surrounding residential growth.
South Maclean Primary School Expansion
1 kmAdditional classroom and facilities expansion to accommodate growing student enrolments from new residential developments in the locality.
Local Commercial Precinct DA
1.5 kmSmall neighbourhood commercial centre including convenience retail, medical services and cafe uses to service the growing residential population.
Allora Road Residential Development
2.5 kmGreenfield residential estate of 150+ lots on the southern fringe, part of the broader Logan City outer-urban expansion.
Heritage & Conservation
South Maclean is a rural/semi-rural locality in the NSW Northern Rivers region with minimal formal heritage listing or conservation area designation. The area has local historical significance related to early settlement patterns and the Richmond River valley, but individual properties are unlikely to carry statutory heritage restrictions. Development is generally unrestricted unless specific items are separately listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Nearby Heritage Items