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 Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 50 |
| Transport | 52 | 28 |
| Education | 56 | 36 |
| Liveability | 100 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,030 | 24,349 |
| Median age | 35 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,092 | $1,516 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 64.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: North Lakes — · Redbank Plains —
Property
| North Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $550 |
| 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 | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 653 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 6,948 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 968 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Lakes · Redbank Plains
Transport
| North Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 92 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| North Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 12 |
| Parks | 90 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 39.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 26.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| North Lakes | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,030 | 24,349 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,049 | 28,390 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 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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