Lakes Creek QLD 4701
Lakes Creek sits 638 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 7 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 633 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $105,404 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. Lakes Creek is characterised by high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Lakes Creek a good suburb?
Lakes Creek scores a D (22/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit, safety, and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 13/100 · 637.5 km · 446 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $580K
High bushfire risk
Fire 80/100 · Crime 32/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 40 · 633 residents
Liveability Rating
22 / 100 · Ranked #1020 in QLDEach bar is Lakes Creek's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Lakes Creek?
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Our score
22 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataLakes Creek's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $580,000, roughly 26% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$580,000
Based on 25 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 21 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 17 sales $570K
- 4 bed 6 sales $633K
Land
$462,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Lakes Creek are currently listed at around $662,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$662K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 214 dwellings (1.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025124 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 24% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4701.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Lakes Creek safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Lakes Creek sits in the low band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 77% on the prior year.
3 offences
76.9% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20244 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Lakes Creek, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 126 students in one school (avg 126)
Primary
Universities nearby
0.8% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Lakes Creek is very car-dependent on foot — at 13/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Lakes Creek.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 4.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 5.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 10.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Lakes Creek.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 30%
- Premises covered
- 273
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Rockhampton: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Lakes Creek is home to 633 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $105,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
633
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$105,404/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$44,460/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
6.5%
Total Dwellings
214
Owner-Occupier Rate
79.5%
Houses
99.1%
Rental Stress
12.3%
Mortgage Stress
14.8%
Work From Home
6.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.4%
- Employment Rate
- 63.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
19 residents (3.0%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 599 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,313 a year through Rockhampton based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Rockhampton
In the year to August 2026, 390 new dwellings were approved across Rockhampton. That mix is 320 houses and 70 units. Approvals are up 133.3% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 1 to 5 homes
- Within 2 years 1 to 5 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Darumbal People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.3 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 8.6 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1.
From the Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland) monitoring station, 8.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Rockhampton Aero, 9.7 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 106 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 10.6 km
- Annual rainfall
- 811 mm
- 61 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.5°C
- 26 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.6°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
6 facilities within 5 km- 1.5 kmMeat ProcessingTop reported: Sulfur dioxide · Ammonia (total) · Carbon monoxide
- 1.7 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 3.0 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 3.8 kmWaste Remediation and Materials Recovery ServicesTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Sulfur dioxide
- 4.2 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide · Chlorine & compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 4701, 124 of 34,679 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (790 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4701, 9,541 rooftop-solar systems totalling 58.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 17,727 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 532 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
10 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4701.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $580,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Michelle Landry Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle Landry | 44.2% | 55.8% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Michelle Landry | 43.4% | 56.6% | -5.8 |
| 2019 | Michelle Landry | 37.6% | 62.4% | +11.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Nigel Hutton Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nigel Hutton LNP | 60.5% |
| 2020 | Brittany Lauga ALP | 55.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Lakes Creek
Is Lakes Creek a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Lakes Creek is low (32/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Lakes Creek?
Lakes Creek has a high recorded bushfire history (80/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Lakes Creek a good place to live?
Lakes Creek has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (22/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Lakes Creek?
Lakes Creek, QLD had a population of 633 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Lakes Creek, QLD?
The postcode for Lakes Creek, QLD is 4701.
How far is Lakes Creek from Brisbane?
Lakes Creek is 638 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 446 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Lakes Creek?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Lakes Creek was $105,404 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Lakes Creek?
There are too few current rental listings in Lakes Creek for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Lakes Creek?
The median age of residents in Lakes Creek was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Lakes Creek at risk of bushfire?
Lakes Creek has a high recorded bushfire history (80/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Lakes Creek?
There is 1 school inside the Lakes Creek boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Lakes Creek walkable?
Lakes Creek scores 13/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Lakes Creek?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Lakes Creek (Parkhurst (Rockhampton, Central Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.3 µg/m³ and PM10 of 8.6 µg/m³. That puts Lakes Creek below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Lakes Creek?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Lakes Creek, Rockhampton Aero (9.7 km away), summer days average 32.5°C, winter nights 11.6°C, 811 mm of rain a year over 61 rainy days, and 26 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Lakes Creek?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Lakes Creek belong to?
Lakes Creek sits within the Rockhampton local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Lakes Creek?
The average residential rates bill through Rockhampton is $1,313 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Lakes Creek?
Across Rockhampton, 390 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 133.3% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Lakes Creek in?
Lakes Creek sits within the federal Division of Capricornia, currently held by Michelle Landry (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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