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Queensland · Postcode 4509
North Lakes postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 27 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
North Lakes at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where North Lakes ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
North Lakes vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | North Lakes | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,092 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4509 covers North Lakes, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 27 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, North Lakes has a population of 23,030 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,092, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 601 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in North Lakes includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 7,657 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Lakes scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the North Lakes area, including North Lakes State College, The Lakes College, Bounty Boulevard State School and others.
North Lakes is part of the North Lakes statistical area in Queensland.
North Lakes details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4509 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 23,030 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,092/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $885/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 11.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1963/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,657 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 601 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.2276597 |
| Longitude | 153.0065396 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | North Lakes |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Petrie |
| State Electorate | Murrumba |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,487 (23.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,068 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,581 (28.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,322 (23.1%) |
| 65+ years | 2,572 (11.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,867 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 1,573 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 922 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 781 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 519 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 349 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 162 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 213 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,539 (33.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,419 (45.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,425 (18.8%) |
Schools in North Lakes
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in North Lakes. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near North Lakes
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.