Dakabin vs North Lakes
The verdict
North Lakes rates higher for liveability (100 vs 82). North Lakes is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 5.8 km).
Scores
DakabinNorth Lakes
| Dakabin | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 70 |
| Transport | 56 | 52 |
| Education | 45 | 56 |
| Liveability | 82 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dakabin | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,275 | 23,030 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,689 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.2% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.0% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Dakabin — · North Lakes —
Property
| Dakabin | 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) | $685 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Dakabin | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 455 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 209 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dakabin | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dakabin · North Lakes
Transport
| Dakabin | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Dakabin | 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 | 1 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 41 |
| Parks | 9 | 90 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.8 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.8 km | 27.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Dakabin | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,275 | 23,030 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,096 | 24,049 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.68% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dakabin or North Lakes?
Dakabin and North Lakes have similar residential safety scores (99 and 99/100).
Which has better schools, Dakabin or North Lakes?
North Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Dakabin 1007 vs North Lakes 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dakabin or North Lakes?
Dakabin has the higher transport score (Dakabin 56/100 vs North Lakes 52/100).
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