North Lakes vs Pimpama
The verdict
North Lakes rates higher for liveability (100 vs 86). Pimpama rates higher for transport (86 vs 52). North Lakes is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Lakes rates higher (99 vs 83/100 in Pimpama).
Scores
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 75 |
| Transport | 52 | 86 |
| Education | 56 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,030 | 24,601 |
| Median age | 35 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,092 | $1,863 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 27.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 63.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: North Lakes — · Pimpama —
Property
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 374 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 7 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Lakes · Pimpama
Transport
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 71 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 9 |
| Parks | 90 | 70 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 23 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 13 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 47.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 17.7 km |
Population & growth
| North Lakes | Pimpama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,030 | 24,601 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,049 | 33,817 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 8.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Lakes or Pimpama?
North Lakes has the higher residential safety score (North Lakes 99/100 vs Pimpama 83/100).
Which has better schools, North Lakes or Pimpama?
North Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (North Lakes 1024 vs Pimpama 1001; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Lakes or Pimpama?
Pimpama has the higher transport score (North Lakes 52/100 vs Pimpama 86/100).
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