North Lakes sits 31 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 40 minutes by car. Census data records 23,030 residents with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $108,784 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population grew 6.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $420 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,950. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 4 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is North Lakes a good suburb?
North Lakes scores a B (53/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community, weaker on schools.
Trailing peer schools
4 schools
Somewhat walkable
Walkability 38/100 · 30.9 km · 40 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $1M
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 69/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 8/10 · median age 35 · 23,030 residents
Liveability Rating
53 / 100 · Ranked #465 in QLDEach bar is North Lakes's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
53 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataNorth Lakes's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1 million, roughly 12% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,000,000
7% above its 6 neighbours (median $934,500)
Based on 493 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 302 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 128 sales $900K
- 4 bed 303 sales $1.02M
- 5 bed 53 sales $1.38M
Units
$691,000
6% above its 4 neighbours (median $650,000)
Based on 21 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 19 days — median across 11 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $685K
- 3 bed 9 sales $645K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in North Lakes are currently listed at around $949,000 on average. Based on 60 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$949K
60 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$839K
5 units listed in the last 6 months.
65 of the suburb's 7,657 dwellings (0.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in North Lakes rent for around $700 a week on average, based on 180 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$700/wk
7% above its 6 neighbours (median $655/wk)
180 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
182 rentals advertised against an estimated 2,963 rented homes (6.1%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $675/wk
- 45 bonds
- +55% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025104 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 29% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4509.
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.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$700/week ($36,000 a year) on a $949,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is North Lakes safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in North Lakes sits in the moderate band, with 200 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 12% on the prior year.
200 offences
11.9% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–2024110 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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
Four schools serve North Lakes, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 4,969 students across 4 schools (avg 1,242)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 2 Independent
- • ICSEA 942-1125, median 1014 (around the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: North Lakes State College (2,407 students)
Primary
Secondary
Combined
Universities nearby
2.1% 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
North Lakes is car-dependent on foot — at 38/100, most errands require a car. Within the suburb there are 5 supermarkets, 36 parks and 41 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside North Lakes.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 157.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 121.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 80.7 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 17.4 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 North Lakes.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 59%
- Premises covered
- 9,612
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
Moreton Bay: 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
The ABS scores 52 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 7 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
North Lakes is home to about 23,000 residents, with a median age of 35, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $109,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.4%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
23,030
Median Age
35
Median Household Income
$108,784/yr
Census Median Rent
$420/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$46,020/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.1%
Total Dwellings
7,657
Owner-Occupier Rate
61.3%
Houses
84.9%
Rental Stress
20.1%
Mortgage Stress
21.5%
Work From Home
18.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
47 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 19 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 2,855 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 62.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 78.7%
- Employment Rate
- 66.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 48.9%
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.
1,218 residents (5.3%) 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 21,474 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
12% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (1,341 of 11,656).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 12,281 people work here; 11,656 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (1.1 per resident). At least 5% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 42 to 100 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 42 to 100 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (2 parcels), 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 Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.43 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deception Bay (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 3.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Archerfield Airport, 38.9 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 22 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,032 mm
- 84 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.5°C
- 6 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.9°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- 2.2 kmOther Electricity GenerationTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Sulfur dioxide
- 2.5 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
- 2.8 kmPrepared Animal and Bird Feed ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 3.3 kmMetal Coating and FinishingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Zinc and compounds
- 3.4 kmOther Petroleum and Coal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4509, 497 of 28,603 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 4.2% (1,210 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 6.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4509, 8,406 rooftop-solar systems totalling 56.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 12,984 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 435 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
26 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 39 across postcode 4509.
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 $1,000,000 this is $250,000 above 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 2026-10-29 — 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 Emma Comer Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emma Comer | 51.2% | 48.8% | +5.6 |
| 2022 | Luke Howarth | 45.6% | 54.4% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Luke Howarth | 41.6% | 58.4% | +6.8 |
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 Chris Whiting Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chris Whiting ALP | 56.0% |
| 2020 | Chris Whiting ALP | 62.8% |
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 North Lakes
Is North Lakes a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in North Lakes is moderate (69/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect North Lakes?
North Lakes has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is North Lakes a good place to live?
North Lakes has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (53/100), 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 North Lakes?
North Lakes, QLD had a population of 23,030 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for North Lakes, QLD?
The postcode for North Lakes, QLD is 4509.
How far is North Lakes from Brisbane?
North Lakes is 31 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 40 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in North Lakes?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in North Lakes was $108,784 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 North Lakes?
The median advertised rent in North Lakes is $700 a week for houses (180 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in North Lakes?
The median age of residents in North Lakes was 35 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in North Lakes?
There are 4 schools inside the North Lakes boundary: 1 at and 3 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is North Lakes walkable?
North Lakes scores 38/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it 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 North Lakes?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to North Lakes (Deception Bay (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.7 µg/m³. That puts North Lakes below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in North Lakes?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to North Lakes, Archerfield Airport (38.9 km away), summer days average 30.5°C, winter nights 8.9°C, 1,032 mm of rain a year over 84 rainy days, and 6 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in North Lakes?
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 North Lakes belong to?
North Lakes sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in North Lakes?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near North Lakes?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% 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 North Lakes in?
North Lakes sits within the federal Division of Petrie, currently held by Emma Comer (Australian Labor Party).
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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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