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Suburb Profile: North Lakes, QLD

Located approximately 26km from Brisbane City, North Lakes is a residential suburb in Queensland’s Moreton Bay region. Originally apart of Mango Hill, North Lakes was gazetted in 2006 and is now a thriving community town accustomed with an extensive range of new housing and development, making it an ideal location for new home buyers. Known for its well-maintained boulevards, parklands, lakes as well as affordable housing prices, it is the perfect suburb for any family, no matter your budget. If you think North Lakes may be the place your next chapter unfolds, then check out our comprehensive guide!

north lakes suburb profileImage: Affinity Properties

The Neighbours

With North Lakes boasting its range of affordable housing and convenient living, the suburb attracts a healthy cross-section of people all of ages. The 2016 census revealed the town population sat roughly at 21.6 thousand, with a median age of people being 32. Amongst these, families, children and older people were well represented. The most common occupations in North Lakes include Professionals 20.9%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 15.3%, and Technicians /Trades Workers who made up 13% of the town’s overall population.

The Commute

The suburb is serviced by Queensland’s two major freeway’s – the M1 and the M3, which streamline through to Brisbane city with an approximate travel time of 40 minutes. The M1 is very easily accessible and can take commuters south to the Gold Coast or further north to the white sand beaches of the Sunshine Coast. The North Lakes railway station is a stop on the Redcliffe Peninsula line, which runs between Petrie and Kippa-Ring. There are also several bus services that run through the town and into neighbouring suburbs.

north lakes suburb profileImage: Stockland

The School Run

With a spike in residents over the past few years, the development within the North Lakes vicinity has been sure to include a great host of education facilities so that children never have to travel far from home to receive fantastic learning amenities. The suburb boasts three public and state schools, six childcare centres and a library with information-rich collections as well as a public space for all to study.

Retail Therapy

If you love to shop till you drop, then North Lakes is your ideal location. Anchored by one of QLD’s largest Westfield shopping centres, the complex is host to over 200 specialty stores as well as a diverse range of dining and entertainment options the whole family will love. Convenience and community are two great values of North Lakes, with residents never having to travel far to fulfil their retail needs. The suburb accommodates a giant Costco warehouse, which is one of the first in the Brisbane region, as well as its second IKEA complex.

north lakes suburb profileImage: Dave Wynne/ Flickr

What’s Going On in North Lakes?

Whether you call this town your home or are just a visitor passing through, North Lakes has something on offer for people of all ages. Featuring a myriad of over 60 parks, a healthy active lifestyle is encouraged and you will never fall short of space for a Sunday picnic or weeknight play. A highly popular weekly park run is held on Saturday morning’s, making the most of the picturesque Lake Eden circuit!

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Breanna Taylor is a third-year journalism and PR student studying at Swinburne University in Hawthorn. She has a strong passion for interior design and a growing interest in property development and renovation.

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