North Lake vs South Lake
The verdict
North Lake rates higher for liveability (95 vs 76). South Lake rates higher for transport (64 vs 57). North Lake has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 65 min).
Scores
North LakeSouth Lake
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 67 |
| Transport | 57 | 64 |
| Education | 79 | 61 |
| Liveability | 95 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,299 | 5,831 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,434 | $1,742 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.3% | 31.4% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: North Lake — · South Lake Moderate Growth
Property
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 308 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,001 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 959 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Lake · South Lake
Transport
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 3 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 7.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 17.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| North Lake | South Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,299 | 5,831 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 6,271 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 7,260 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Lake or South Lake?
North Lake and South Lake have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, North Lake or South Lake?
South Lake has the higher transport score (North Lake 57/100 vs South Lake 64/100).
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