Suburb Intelligence Report
North Lakes 4509
Northern growth corridor — 34.1km from Brisbane CBD · City of Moreton Bay · Master-planned community; development commenced 1999; gazetted as separate suburb 2006
At a glance
North Lakes the master-planned poster child for the northern growth corridor ? Westfield, Costco, IKEA, all dropped into one self-contained hub 34km north of the CBD. The population exploded 53% in just five years, pulling in young families with its 31-year median age, a massive Prep-through-12 state college, and employment in the North Lakes Business Park that means not everyone even needs to commute south. Rental yields of 3.5% for houses and 4.6% for units reflect the insatiable demand that comes from having everything a family could want within a 10-minute drive.
Crime is 55% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 45% lower than QLD average. Population of 23,030 (2021), growing +53% since 2016 (from ~15,046).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
North Lakes has a median age of 31 and 82% family households. Population +53% since 2016 (from ~15,046). Projected: Projected ~28,000–30,000 by 2036 (approaching full build-out).
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
These top-rated schools are a short drive from North Lakes.
Walkability & Amenities
- 35 parks including North Lakes Park, Lake Eden foreshore, numerous pocket parks
- 1 per 658 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Westfield North Lakes — major regional shopping centre with Myer, Target, Kmart, Event Cinemas
- Costco North Lakes
- IKEA North Lakes
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~45 min by bus / ~35 min by car
- ~35 min via Bruce Highway / Gympie Arterial
- Bus routes: 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665, 666, 667, 668, 669, 670, 671, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677
- Brisbane City (express), Redcliffe, Chermside, Strathpine, Caboolture, Kippa-Ring, Carseldine
Property — Houses
Property — Units
Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 12/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5.8% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −35% (2020–24) · Violent −8.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 310 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low — master-planned estate designed with stormwater management. Low (urban estate, cleared development). Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Limited flooding issues due to modern drainage design
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
North Lakes has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- North Lakes bus station — major transport hub with frequent services
- Westfield North Lakes — one of QLD's largest shopping centres
- Costco and IKEA North Lakes
- North Lakes Business Park — major employment precinct
- North Lakes Health Precinct
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Strong rental demand driven by major retail, employment, and transport infrastructure
- Demand indicator: Very low vacancy, high competition for rental properties
- Gentrification risk: Low — already master-planned with high amenity
- Subdivision potential: Limited — mostly built-out estate with standard residential lots
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