Overall score
Dakabin
54.2/100
North Lakes
50.6/100
Dakabin vs North Lakes, QLD Suburb Comparison
Dakabin for families; North Lakes for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DakabinNorth Lakes
Crime rate
Dakabin
48.6 / 1k
North Lakes
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dakabin
164
North Lakes
453
Population
Dakabin
5,275
North Lakes
23,030
Metric leadDakabin 4North Lakes 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesDakabin
- Best for investmentNorth Lakes
- Best for best schoolsNorth Lakes
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dakabin | North Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.2/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.6 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 47 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 453 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 5,275 | 23,030 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dakabin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and North Lakes is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Dakabin is stronger for a quieter safety profile; North Lakes answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Dakabin if you are weighing families; lean toward North Lakes for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.