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QLD · Moreton Bay Council
North Lakes, 4509
Est. population · Jun 2025
24,671
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.4%
Median age
35
Median income
$2,092/wk
Employment rate
66.4%
Languages at home
18.5%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Mandarin, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
North Lakes is a well-connected established suburb in Moreton Bay Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with schools and education, plus community and employment the standout strengths.
At a glance
North Lakes snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$680/wk
Population (ERP)
24,671
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#44
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
37th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
30th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
52nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 69.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 233rd in Australia
- State rank
- 70th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #44 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #55 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $680
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
24,671(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 30th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +4.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +148
- Change in 5 years
- +1,034
- Growth rank in QLD
- 30th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~29,150), extrapolated at +3.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 23,030
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $2,092
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 311 of 7,971
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 66.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6,499 / 918 / 234
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 902
- Against the person
- 102
- Against property
- 625
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 36.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 226 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +13.3%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences155
- Other Property Damage94
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)781
- Traffic And Related Offences90
- Unlawful Entry80
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,011
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 52th
School list
- Bounty Boulevard State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 1,134 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- The Lakes CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 1,169 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Y Schools Queensland - Moreton BaySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 942 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 259 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Kids Capers ChildcareAurora Boulevardkindergarten
- North Lakes Kids Early Learning Centrekindergarten
- Sesame Lanekindergarten
- Sesame Lane Childcare CentreJoyner Circuitchildcare
- Sesame Lane Childcare Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Anzac Ave at Discovery Drive
- Anzac Ave at Westfield North Lakes
- Discovery Dr near Southerden Dr
- North Lakes Shopping Centre, stop A
- North Lakes Shopping Centre, stop B
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
449 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 2 bakeries · 22 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 23 parks mapped in suburb, 22 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 47 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 29 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 84/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.09
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.3
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1
Food & drink(7)
- Bakery
- Top of the Hill BakeryBakery
71 Astley Parade
- Blue InfusionCafe
- Munch Take Away and CafeCafe
72 Astley Parade
- BellyGood North LakesFast food
- Fast food
- SubwayFast food
Shopping(4)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- NightOwlConvenience store
- DrakesSupermarket
71 Astley Parade, North Lakes
Community(3)
- Community centre
- Community centre
60 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes
- Kids Capers ChildcareKindergarten
1-7 Aurora Boulevard
Health & services(2)
- United Discount Chemists North LakesPharmacy
71 Astley Parade
- Queensland Veterinary SpecialistsVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(48)
- Dog park
- World GymGym
- Archer ParkPark
- Canundra Street ParkPark
- Denison Parade ParkPark
- Park (12)
- Settlers ParkPark
- Springsure Parade ParkPark
- Stapylton ParkPark
- Picnic area
- Playground (22)
- Aquatic AchieversSports centre
- North Lakes Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Spa World North LakesSwimming pool
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(2)
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(31)
31 bus stops
Other(34)
- BWSAlcohol
71 Astley Parade
- ArmaguardATM
- Bbq (21)
- Bench (124)
- 99 BikesBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- ARBCar Parts
- Bull Motor BodiesCar Parts
- RepcoCar Parts
- Sound GarageCar Parts
- Car wash
- Drinking water (23)
- JaycarElectronics
51 Flinders Parade
- Fitness Station (4)
- Garden
- Sydney ToolsHardware
- X-Force Tactical Gel Blasters North LakesHobby
- Pantha HomesHouseware
- BoldKiosk
- LeisuredirectOutdoor
- Parking (36)
- Pet WorldPet
- PetbarnPet
54 Flinders Parade
- Picnic Table (9)
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Seafood
- Shelter (61)
- TradelinkTrade
- Revolution Sports ParkTrampoline Park
- Andrews Tyre & MechanicalTyres
- Jax Tyres & AutoTyres
- Waste Basket (44)
- Waste Disposal
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Archer ParkPark
- Canundra Street ParkPark
- Denison Parade ParkPark
- Parkview ParkPark
- Settlers ParkPark
- Springsure Parade ParkPark
- Stapylton ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 30
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 23
- Nearest hospital
- North Lakes Day Hospital (2.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Bailey NelsonOptometrist
- Bay Audio HearingClinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Dr Manoj MathewEndeavour BoulevardDoctor
- Entire PodiatryPodiatrist
- First Step FertilityClinic
- Lakeland Medical CentreDoctor
- Lakelands PharmacyPharmacy
- Mango Hill Dental SurgeryDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 799
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 498 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 406 mm · ~51 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 196 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 256 mm · ~32 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Petrie
- Member of Parliament
- Emma COMER (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 134,359
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 48.8%Labor 51.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.5 km away).
Coalition 45.9%Labor 54.1%
2.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- North Lakes NorthLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Mango HillLabor 52.5% · Coalition 47.5% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- North LakesLabor 52.9% · Coalition 47.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Mango Hill CentralLabor 60.4% · Coalition 39.6% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Moreton DownsLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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