Overall score
Griffin
39.7/100
North Lakes
50.6/100
Griffin vs North Lakes, QLD Suburb Comparison
Griffin for beach lifestyle and value; North Lakes for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffinNorth Lakes
Crime rate
Griffin
48.5 / 1k
North Lakes
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffin
53
North Lakes
453
Population
Griffin
12,295
North Lakes
23,030
Metric leadGriffin 2North Lakes 91 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 retireesNorth Lakes
- Best for beach lifestyleGriffin
- Best for investmentNorth Lakes
- Best for best valueGriffin
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 | Griffin | North Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.5 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 47 |
| Walkability | 15.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 453 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Population | 12,295 | 23,030 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Griffin is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and North Lakes is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Where Griffin is shaped by the coast, North Lakes offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Griffin tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while North Lakes stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Griffin suits retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors more clearly, whereas North Lakes is the stronger match 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.