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North Lakes QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for North Lakes, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of North Lakes QLD is 23,030 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Lakes is $885 per week ($46,020 per year). Median rent in North Lakes is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). North Lakes has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. North Lakes has a population density of 1962.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in North Lakes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Lakes is $1,950.
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North Lakes Population
North Lakes Median Income & Rent
North Lakes Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
North Lakes Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Lakes Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
North Lakes Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
North Lakes Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
North Lakes Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
North Lakes Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
North Lakes Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
North Lakes Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
North Lakes Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
North Lakes Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
North Lakes Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
North Lakes Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
North Lakes Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
North Lakes Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
North Lakes School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
North Lakes Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
North Lakes Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
North Lakes Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
North Lakes How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
North Lakes Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
North Lakes Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
North Lakes Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
North Lakes Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
North Lakes Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
North Lakes Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
North Lakes Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
North Lakes Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
North Lakes Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
North Lakes Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
North Lakes When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
North Lakes Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
North Lakes Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
North Lakes Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
North Lakes Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
North Lakes Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Lakes
What is the population of North Lakes QLD?
The population of North Lakes QLD is 23,030 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1962.8 people per km².North Lakes is ranked #110 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in North Lakes?
The median personal income in North Lakes QLD is $885 per week, or $46,020 per year.The median household income is $2,092 per week.Family income is $2,258 per week.North Lakes is ranked #2,307 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in North Lakes?
Median rent in North Lakes QLD is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.North Lakes ranks #1,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in North Lakes?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Lakes QLD is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in North Lakes?
The median age in North Lakes QLD is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is North Lakes a good suburb to live in?
North Lakes is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 23,030.The median income is $885/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32178. All dollar figures in AUD.