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North Lakes vs Redbank Plains

The verdict

North Lakes rates higher for transport (52 vs 28). North Lakes is closer to the coast (3.7 km vs 39.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Lakes rates higher (99 vs 79/100 in Redbank Plains).

Scores

North LakesRedbank Plains
North LakesRedbank Plains
Overall7050
Transport5228
Education5636
Liveability10083

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

North LakesRedbank Plains
Population23,03024,349
Median age3527
Median household income (wk)$2,092$1,516
Bachelor degree or higher37.2%18.4%
Born in Australia62.3%64.0%
Avg household size2.93.1

Growth: North Lakes · Redbank Plains

Property

North LakesRedbank Plains
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$650$550
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

North LakesRedbank Plains
Residential safety score9979
Break & enter dwelling /100k452653
Motor vehicle theft /100k208378
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,7166,948

Total incidents over time

Schools

North LakesRedbank Plains
Total schools45
Government23
Independent21
Average ICSEA1,024968

See the full school list on each profile: North Lakes · Redbank Plains

Transport

North LakesRedbank Plains
Transport score5228
Train stations00
Bus stops4567
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)9592
Nearest train station (km)2.5 km5.7 km

Liveability

North LakesRedbank Plains
Summer max temp29.3°C29.3°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1501,150
Supermarkets65
Cafes & restaurants4112
Parks9052
Playgrounds5527
Swimming pools3Data not available
Medical GPs111
Distance to coast (km)3.7 km39.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)27.6 km26.5 km
Nearest beach (km)7.9 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.3 km9.3 km

Population & growth

North LakesRedbank Plains
Population (2021)23,03024,349
Estimated 202524,04928,390
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.09%3.91%

Common questions

Which is safer, North Lakes or Redbank Plains?

North Lakes has the higher residential safety score (North Lakes 99/100 vs Redbank Plains 79/100).

Which has better schools, North Lakes or Redbank Plains?

North Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (North Lakes 1024 vs Redbank Plains 968; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, North Lakes or Redbank Plains?

North Lakes has the higher transport score (North Lakes 52/100 vs Redbank Plains 28/100).

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Data sources

ABS Census & ERP · Valuers-General · BOCSAR & state crime agencies · GTFS · ACARA · Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap.

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