Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
North Lakes
12 km²
North Lakes is one of the largest and most affluent communities at its level, standing out for its high proportion of professional families. It is a noticeably young area, where the typical resident is 35 and many households are larger than the national figure. With a strong presence of overseas-born residents and a high number of children, it is a growing hub characterized by spacious homes and high typical incomes.
North Lakes has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 25 schools serve North Lakes.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the age structure, where 23.8% of people are under 15, while seniors make up only 11.1%.
A significant 34.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
More people use another language at home here (17.9%) than in most similar areas, although this is still well below the national figure. English remains the primary language for 78.7% of the community.
Religious patterns are about the same as the state average, with 45.6% identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion.
The community is well qualified, with 68% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the state and national figures. This educational level is consistent with the high number of professionals in the workforce.
Household incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,258. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.
The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most, though 9.7% of people report a mental health condition, which is slightly above the national figure.
Childcare is a major focus here, as the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is among the highest at this level. Interestingly, the area has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.
The First Nations community in North Lakes is notably successful, with Year 12 completion rates far above the national average and household incomes well above the state figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and very few people living alone. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 65.9% of families.
Large family homes dominate, with 91% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, while far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the state average.
Most people rely on cars, with 60% driving to work and very few homes lacking a vehicle. While public transport use is higher than in some areas, there are far fewer stops per 1,000 people than the state average.
North Lakes is a highly mobile community, with 53% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and retail.
The area is economically strong, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas for access to money and resources. It also hosts a large number of businesses, ranking in the top 12% for its level.
The local climate is much wetter than the Queensland average, with annual rainfall of 1,308mm, and temperatures are a little lower than the state average.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 94.7% within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far exceeding state averages.