Caboolture vs North Lakes
The verdict
Caboolture rates higher for transport (85 vs 52). North Lakes rates higher for education (56 vs 35). North Lakes is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 9.2 km).
Scores
CabooltureNorth Lakes
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 70 |
| Transport | 85 | 52 |
| Education | 35 | 56 |
| Liveability | 90 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,534 | 23,030 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,310 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Caboolture — · North Lakes —
Property
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 454 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 210 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 17 | 4 |
| Government | 7 | 2 |
| Independent | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 973 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Caboolture · North Lakes
Transport
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 52 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 99 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 41 |
| Parks | 60 | 90 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | 46 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 45.5 km | 27.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Caboolture | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 29,534 | 23,030 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,500 | 24,049 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.42% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Caboolture or North Lakes?
Caboolture and North Lakes have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Caboolture or North Lakes?
North Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Caboolture 973 vs North Lakes 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Caboolture or North Lakes?
Caboolture has the higher transport score (Caboolture 85/100 vs North Lakes 52/100).
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