North Lakes at a glance
Median house
$820,000
+7.2% year on year
Median unit
$530,000
+6.0% year on year
Days on market
24
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
23.0k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about North Lakes.
The postcode for North Lakes is 4509 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in North Lakes is $820,000.
North Lakes is a master-planned community and one of the most sought-after suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region, located approximately 28 kilometres north of Brisbane. Known for its modern infrastructure, extensive parklands, and premium retail precinct anchored by Westfield North Lakes, the suburb offers a contemporary suburban lifestyle with every amenity at your doorstep. North Lakes consistently ranks among Queensland's top-performing property markets, attracting professionals, families, and investors drawn to its quality schools, vibrant town centre, and excellent connectivity.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
North Lakes scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Lakes's population at 23,030, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,030
Median age
35
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $820,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $530,000, roughly 35% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.2%). Days on market sit around 24, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market run around 24, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +7.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$820,000
+7.2% over the past year. Median unit price $530,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$820,000
+7.2% annual growth
$530,000
+6.0% annual growth
24
Average days to sell
23,030
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.12% (median rent $650/wk against a $820,000 price tag). Units yield 4.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.12%
Based on $820,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.12%
Based on $530,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+7.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+6.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202424 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.2%/yr
2021
$579K
5-year change
+42%
2026
$820K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Lakes.
Local schools for North Lakes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bounty Boulevard State School
North Lakes State College
Dakabin State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About North Lakes.
- What is the median house price in North Lakes?
- The median house price in North Lakes, QLD 4509 is $820,000. The median unit price is $530,000. Annual growth is +7.2%.
- What is the North Lakes postcode?
- North Lakes is in the 4509 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is North Lakes?
- North Lakes is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4509. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Lakes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in North Lakes?
- There are 20 schools serving North Lakes on this page, including Bounty Boulevard State School, Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay, The Lakes College.
- How walkable is North Lakes?
- North Lakes has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Lakes?
- North Lakes is close to Dakabin, Mango Hill, Kallangur, Kurwongbah, Murrumba Downs.
- What is the population of North Lakes?
- The population of North Lakes is approximately 23,030 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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