Queensland location profile

North Lakes QLD 4509

North Lakes is a modern, master‑planned suburb in the City of Moreton Bay known for its family-friendly streets, lakes, and extensive retail hub. It offers convenient access to major shopping, schools, and green spaces, with a balanced suburban lifestyle close to Brisbane.

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Why families consider North Lakes

Predominantly young families and professionals in contemporary estates, with a growing multicultural community. Lifestyle is centred around Westfield North Lakes, lakeside parks, schools, and sport, offering convenient suburban living with strong amenity.

Amenities & services

Westfield North Lakes (with IKEA and Event Cinemas)
Costco Wholesale North Lakes
Bunnings Warehouse North Lakes
North Lakes Health Precinct & North Lakes Day Hospital
Restaurants and cafes around Lake Eden and Westfield
North Lakes Library, The Corso, North Lakes

Transport & connectivity

Mango Hill Station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)
Mango Hill East Station (Redcliffe Peninsula Line)
Translink bus routes 676, 677, 679, 680 linking to stations, Redcliffe and Strathpine
Bruce Highway (M1), Anzac Avenue, Diamond Jubilee Way, Boundary Road

Lifestyle & recreation

Lake Eden boardwalks and playgrounds
North Lakes Aquatic Centre
Kinsellas Sports Complex
North Lakes Sports Club
Event Cinemas North Lakes
Skate parks, basketball courts and multi-use fields
Lake Eden and North Lakes Town Park
North Lakes Environmental Park
Aurora Boulevard Park
Kinsellas Park / Sports Complex
Bounty Boulevard Park

Education context

Numerous long day care and early learning centres (e.g., Goodstart, Busy Bees, Milestones) spread across the suburb; generally good availability with occasional short waitlists on peak days.

USC Moreton Bay (Petrie campus, nearby)
QUT Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)
QUT Gardens Point (Brisbane CBD)
The University of Queensland, St Lucia (inner south-west Brisbane)