North Lakes vs Upper Coomera
The verdict
North Lakes rates higher for liveability (100 vs 90). On the separate residential safety score, North Lakes rates higher (99 vs 83/100 in Upper Coomera).
Scores
North LakesUpper Coomera
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 62 |
| Transport | 52 | 44 |
| Education | 56 | 49 |
| Liveability | 100 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,030 | 27,180 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,092 | $1,991 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 62.3% | 66.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.1 |
Growth: North Lakes — · Upper Coomera —
Property
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $780 |
| 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 | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 452 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,716 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,024 | 1,041 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Lakes · Upper Coomera
Transport
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 72 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 15 |
| Parks | 90 | 108 |
| Playgrounds | 55 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 94 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.7 km | 4.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 52.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 13.2 km |
Population & growth
| North Lakes | Upper Coomera | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,030 | 27,180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,049 | 28,782 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 1.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Lakes or Upper Coomera?
North Lakes has the higher residential safety score (North Lakes 99/100 vs Upper Coomera 83/100).
Which has better schools, North Lakes or Upper Coomera?
Upper Coomera has a higher average school ICSEA (North Lakes 1024 vs Upper Coomera 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Lakes or Upper Coomera?
North Lakes has the higher transport score (North Lakes 52/100 vs Upper Coomera 44/100).
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