Mcleans Ridges flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Mcleans Ridges (Ballina, NSW) - 14.3 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
14.3 km² - this suburb is moderately constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Mcleans Ridges's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
Mcleans Ridges at a glance
How Mcleans Ridges is zoned
Buying in Mcleans Ridges? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 14.3 km², Mcleans Ridges is moderately constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 32% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 12,542 m² across 290 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Mcleans Ridges
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Mcleans Ridges suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1071, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Mcleans Ridges's 808 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Lismore Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Mcleans Ridges. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Mcleans Ridges itself.
14,249 in 2001 to 16,160 in 2025, up 13%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Mcleans Ridges data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Mcleans Ridges address
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See what's in the $9 report →Mcleans Ridges planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Mcleans Ridges?
The schematic on this page is a Mcleans Ridges flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Mcleans Ridges address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Mcleans Ridges flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Mcleans Ridges and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Mcleans Ridges bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 32% of Mcleans Ridges is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Ballina average of 72%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Mcleans Ridges?
The dominant planning zone in Mcleans Ridges is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Large Lot Residential and Deferred Matter. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Mcleans Ridges have heritage-listed places?
Mcleans Ridges has 1 heritage-listed place on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Mcleans Ridges?
Across 290 surveyed parcels in Mcleans Ridges, the median lot size is about 12,542 m². There are also 1 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Mcleans Ridges have a train station?
There is no train station inside Mcleans Ridges itself. The suburb is served by 73 bus stops.
What is the population of Mcleans Ridges?
At the 2021 Census Mcleans Ridges had 808 usual residents, with a median age of 45 and an average household size of 2.9 people. The wider Lismore Surrounds statistical area, which contains Mcleans Ridges, went from 14,249 people in 2001 to 16,160 in 2025, up 13%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Mcleans Ridges alone.
Is Mcleans Ridges an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Mcleans Ridges scores 1071 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 9 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Mcleans Ridges?
Median household income in Mcleans Ridges was $2,305 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,812 for the typical suburb in Ballina. Median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Mcleans Ridges property?
A Mcleans Ridges planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Harbour Lismore |
3.3 km | 0% | 5% |
| Wollongbar | 3.3 km | Not mapped | 60% |
| Eltham Lismore |
3.6 km | 0% | 16% |
| Alstonvale | 4.3 km | Not mapped | 57% |
| Lindendale Lismore |
5.0 km | Not mapped | 35% |
| Richmond Hill Lismore |
5.4 km | 0% | 28% |
| Bexhill Lismore |
5.8 km | 0% | 8% |
| Pearces Creek | 6.0 km | 0% | 59% |
| Booyong Byron |
6.5 km | 0% | 90% |
| Tuckombil | 6.6 km | Not mapped | 57% |