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McLeans Ridges, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

McLeans Ridges is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 511. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
511 Population 1/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,460 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,460 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population511
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,460
Per Capita$28,460
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership92.6%
Housing Units204

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population511
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates-28.8000°, 153.3833°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,016 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,460
Median Age45.0 years

About McLeans Ridges

McLeans Ridges is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 511. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

McLeans Ridges has a population of 511 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

511
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
570.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

McLeans Ridges vs Australia Average

The median household income in McLeans Ridges is $28,460, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,460 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $547, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: McLeans Ridges vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,460
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,460
Avg Weekly Wage$547

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in McLeans Ridges is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 92.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 204 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.6%
Owner-Occupied92.6%
Renter-Occupied7.4%
Housing Units204

Property Tax

Climate in McLeans Ridges

McLeans Ridges has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1345 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.6° / 30.4° 129.5
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 18.8° / 29.8° 141.5
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.1° 190.1
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 14.2° / 26.1° 104.3
May 16.7°C / 62°F 10° / 23.4° 68.7
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 8.4° / 20.7° 118.6
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.8° 36.8
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 6.7° / 22.9° 108.4
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 9.6° / 25.6° 103.5
Oct 20°C / 68°F 12.9° / 27.2° 96.2
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 15.3° / 28.9° 92.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29.3° 155.0
McLeans Ridges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area570.0 sq mi (1,476.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-28.8000°N, 153.3833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.97"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in
February 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
August 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in Coldest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in Driest
October 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in

McLeans Ridges has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (2.0").

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Schools in McLeans Ridges

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bexhill Public School
Summerland Christian College
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Radio Stations near McLeans Ridges

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in McLeans Ridges

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ballina Naval And Maritime Museum
Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Crawford House
Crawford House Museum
Richmond River Historical Society
Richmond River Historical Society Museum

Libraries in McLeans Ridges

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alstonville Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Ballina Public Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Coraki Library0.0
Goonellabah Library0.0
Lennox Head Public Library0.0
Lismore Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library0.0
SCU Learning Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in McLeans Ridges

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market

Breweries in McLeans Ridges

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Seven Mile Brewery
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near McLeans Ridges

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba AirportSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in McLeans Ridges

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bexhill Open Air Cathedral
Church of the Good Shepherd

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About McLeans Ridges

What is the population of McLeans Ridges?

McLeans Ridges has a population of 511 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 570.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is McLeans Ridges expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,460, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in McLeans Ridges?

McLeans Ridges enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in McLeans Ridges?

McLeans Ridges has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $547. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in McLeans Ridges?

The median home value in McLeans Ridges is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 92.6%.

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