North Lakes vs Mango Hill
North Lakes (median $820,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Mango Hill ($830,000).
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North Lakes and Mango Hill side by side
| Measure | North Lakes | Mango Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $820,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $530,000 | $515,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1010 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 23,030 | 14,921 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.6°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
Mango Hill scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mango Hill (1019) sits above North Lakes (1010).
- For buyers
- North Lakes is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mango Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (4.13% vs 4.12%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mango Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1010).
North Lakes vs Mango Hill: common questions
Is North Lakes or Mango Hill cheaper to buy in?
North Lakes has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 1% below Mango Hill ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does North Lakes or Mango Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mango Hill scores 1019 vs 1010 in North Lakes. 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 Mango Hill?
Mango Hill scores 64/100 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 Mango Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.13% in Mango Hill 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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