Narangba vs North Lakes
Narangba (median $789,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than North Lakes ($820,000).
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| Measure | Narangba | North Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $789,500 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $479,250 | $530,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $415/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 981 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 100 |
| Population | 20,910 | 23,030 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1154 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
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 offers the higher gross rental yield (4.12% vs 4.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- North Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 981).
Narangba vs North Lakes: 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.
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 4.02% 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.
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