Overall score
Kallangur
55.1/100
North Lakes
50.6/100
Kallangur vs North Lakes, QLD Suburb Comparison
Kallangur for retirees; North Lakes for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KallangurNorth Lakes
Crime rate
Kallangur
48.6 / 1k
North Lakes
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kallangur
342
North Lakes
453
Population
Kallangur
21,761
North Lakes
23,030
Metric leadKallangur 8North Lakes 31 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 retireesKallangur
- 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 | Kallangur | North Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.6 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 25 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 47 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 342 | 453 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 21,761 | 23,030 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Kallangur is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while North Lakes is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kallangur tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while North Lakes stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Kallangur suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas North Lakes is the stronger match for retirees.
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.