North Lakes QLD

Postcode 4509 · Moreton Bay LGA

North Lakes is a large suburb in Queensland within the Moreton Bay local government area (postcode 4509). With a population of 23,030, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in North Lakes is $820,000, having surged 13.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $530,000 (+17.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $690. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.

North Lakes is served by 4 schools, including 1 primary, 2 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1024, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 44 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 2 private hospitals. The crime rate in the Moreton Bay LGA is moderate at 4,652 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, North Lakes offers a gross rental yield of 4.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($820K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +13.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$820K/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability7.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+13.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$61,217
Mean Income$72,191
Earners15,319
YoY Change+4.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education7/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$820K
13.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$530K
17.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$420
POPULATION
23,030
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,092
Personal Income /wk$885
Mortgage /mth$1,950
CRIME (Moreton Bay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,652
Total Incidents4,652
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops44
North Lakes station, platform 2
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA1024
Total Students4,969
Government2
Independent2
North Lakes State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1018
The Lakes CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1125
Bounty Boulevard State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1011
Y Schools Queensland - Moreton BaySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 942
HOSPITALS (2)
Icon Cancer Centre North Lakesprivate
Moreton Day Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024