North Lakes, QLD 4509
Moreton Bay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4509
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Median house price
$820,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in North Lakes itself.
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North Lakes at a glance
- Median unit
- $530,000
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $420
- Population
- 23.0k
- Median age 35
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in North Lakes
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in North Lakes, houses changed hands at $820,000 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in North Lakes itself. Units come in around $530,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about North Lakes
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.
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 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,123 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Schools in North Lakes
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Westfield North Lakes
- North Lakes Sports Club
- Corso North Lakes Town Centre
- North Lakes Community Centre
- Osprey House Environmental Centre
- Lake Eden Parklands
Transport
- Bus routes 680, 681, 690 connecting to Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs
- Short drive to Kallangur and Petrie Train Stations
- Direct access to Bruce Highway via Anzac Avenue
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.
- Family households
- 82%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.12%
- On the $820,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.12%
- On the $530,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
89,891 offences recorded in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,123 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about North Lakes
- What is the median house price in North Lakes?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in North Lakes, QLD 4509 is $820,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in North Lakes itself. The median unit price is $530,000.
- How much is my house worth in North Lakes?
- A useful starting point is the North Lakes median house price of $820,000 (units $530,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is North Lakes a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in North Lakes is 4.1%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $820,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for North Lakes: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether North Lakes is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area, QLD 4509.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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