North Lakes, QLD 4509 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Lakes is a master-planned growth suburb in Moreton Bay Region, ~30km north of Brisbane CBD, anchored by Westfield North Lakes shopping centre and North Lakes Bus Station. It houses 23,000 residents, mostly families in households averaging 2.9 people with above-average incomes. Housing is predominantly detached houses with median sale price approaching $1m.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,030
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,092 /week
- Median personal income
- $885 /week
- Median family income
- $2,258 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moreton Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Moreton Bay - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Petrie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $683 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Median house price
- $992,000
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- North Lakes State College
- The Lakes College
- Bounty Boulevard State School
Transport
- North Lakes Bus Station
- Bruce Highway
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-focused master-planned suburb with a population of 23,030 and median age 35. Key landmarks include Westfield North Lakes, Lake Eden, and modern schools; known for parks and proximity to beaches.
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 86 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 51 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 21.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.5% of the 9,690 resolvable premises in North Lakes. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 57.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 39.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Lakes?
North Lakes (QLD 4509) had 23,030 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in North Lakes?
The median advertised rent in North Lakes is $683/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Lakes?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near North Lakes. Nearest include: North Lakes State College, The Lakes College, Bounty Boulevard State School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Lakes?
North Lakes is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Lakes?
Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in North Lakes?
In North Lakes, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (21.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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