North Lakes vs Kallangur
Kallangur (median $685,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than North Lakes ($820,000).
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North Lakes and Kallangur side by side
| Measure | North Lakes | Kallangur |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $685,000 |
| Median unit | $530,000 | $470,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 66 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,030 | 21,761 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°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
Kallangur scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 66/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Lakes (1010) sits above Kallangur (1005).
- For buyers
- Kallangur is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kallangur offers the higher gross rental yield (4.55% vs 4.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- North Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1005). North Lakes also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Lakes vs Kallangur: common questions
Is North Lakes or Kallangur cheaper to buy in?
Kallangur has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 16% below North Lakes ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does North Lakes or Kallangur have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Lakes scores 1010 vs 1005 in Kallangur. 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, North Lakes or Kallangur?
Kallangur scores 66/100 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, North Lakes or Kallangur?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.55% in Kallangur vs 4.12% in North Lakes. 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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