Forest Lake vs North Lakes
The verdict
North Lakes rates higher for liveability (100 vs 88). North Lakes is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 28.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Lakes rates higher (99 vs 66/100 in Forest Lake).
Scores
| Forest Lake | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 70 |
| Transport | 52 | 52 |
| Education | 58 | 56 |
| Liveability | 88 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Lake | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,676 | 23,030 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,921 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.7% | 62.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Forest Lake — · North Lakes —
Property
| Forest Lake | 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) | $610 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Lake | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 452 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 208 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 4,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Lake | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Lake · North Lakes
Transport
| Forest Lake | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 45 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 95 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Forest Lake | 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 | 3 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 41 |
| Parks | 72 | 90 |
| Playgrounds | 37 | 55 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.2 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.9 km | 27.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Lake | North Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,676 | 23,030 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,828 | 24,049 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Lake or North Lakes?
North Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Forest Lake 66/100 vs North Lakes 99/100).
Which has better schools, Forest Lake or North Lakes?
Forest Lake has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Lake 1031 vs North Lakes 1024; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Lake or North Lakes?
Forest Lake and North Lakes have similar transport scores.
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