Narangba vs North Lakes.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $789,500 and $820,000.
Narangba (median $789,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than North Lakes ($820,000). Over the past year, North Lakes (+7.2%) ran 1.1 percentage points ahead of Narangba (+6.1%) on house-price growth.
Narangba scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Lakes (1010) sits above Narangba (981). Narangba skews owner-occupied (75%), North Lakes runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
For buyers
Narangba is the lower entry point at $789,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
North Lakes carries both higher gross yield (4.12% vs 3.95%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
North Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 981).
Common questions
Is Narangba or North Lakes cheaper to buy in?
Narangba has the lower median house price at $789,500, roughly 4% below North Lakes ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Narangba or North Lakes?
Over the past 12 months, North Lakes grew +7.2% vs +6.1% in Narangba, a gap of 1.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Narangba or North Lakes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Lakes scores 1010 vs 981 in Narangba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Narangba or North Lakes?
Narangba scores 32/100 on walkability vs 26/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Narangba or North Lakes?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.12% in North Lakes vs 3.95% in Narangba. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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