North Lakes, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North LakesMoreton Bay, Queensland |
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 North Lakes
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 23,030 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,985/km2 (5,140/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4509 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Moreton Bay | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bancroft | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Petrie | ||||||||||||||
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North Lakes is a busy suburb located in the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. It's a great place to live and explore! According to the 2021 census, about 23,030 people call North Lakes home.
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Exploring North Lakes' Landscape
North Lakes is mostly a modern area with lots of new homes. These homes were first built around the North Lakes Golf Course.
Discover Lake Eden
Lake Eden is a beautiful spot right in North Lakes. It's surrounded by a public park, which is perfect for a day out. You can see many different waterbirds and other animals living there. The park has a cafe, a playground for kids, and a walking track.
North Lakes Business Park
The North Lakes Business Park is a big area for businesses. It's located on the edge of the main North Lakes community.
Plantation Road Bridge
The Plantation Road Bridge is 95 meters long. It goes over the Bruce Highway and connects North Lakes to Dakabin.
A Look Back at North Lakes' History
North Lakes is built on the traditional land of the Yugarabul Indigenous Australian people.
Key Dates in North Lakes
- 2002: North Lakes State College first opened its doors on January 1.
- 2005: The Lakes College also began teaching students on January 24.
- 2006: North Lakes used to be part of Mango Hill. But in February 2006, it became its own separate suburb. The name "North Lakes" comes from the name of the housing development built here.
- 2007: Construction started on the North Lakes Business Park. This was a huge project that took over ten years to finish.
- 2009: Bounty Boulevard State School welcomed its first students on January 1.
- 2014: The North Lakes Library opened, giving the community a great place to read and learn. Also, the Plantation Road Bridge opened on December 12, making it easier to travel to Dakabin.
- 2019: The North Lakes Golf Club closed on August 11. The land was sold to build a retirement village. Many local people were sad about this, as they enjoyed the green space the golf course provided.
Who Lives in North Lakes?
North Lakes is a diverse and growing community.
Population Growth
- In 2011 census, about 15,046 people lived in North Lakes.
- By 2016 census, the population grew to 21,671 people.
- In 2021 census, the population reached 23,030 people.
People and Languages
In 2011, most people (63%) living in North Lakes were born in Australia. Other countries where people came from included England (9.2%), New Zealand (8.7%), and South Africa (3.9%). Most people (86.6%) spoke only English at home.
North Lakes has the largest South African Australian community in Queensland. In 2016, there were 809 South Africans living here.
Education in North Lakes
North Lakes has several schools for students of all ages.
Bounty Boulevard State School
This is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 195 Bounty Boulevard (27°12′56″S 153°00′29″E / 27.2156°S 153.0080°E). In 2018, the school had 1,424 students. It also has a special education program.
North Lakes State College
North Lakes State College is a government school that teaches students from Prep all the way to Year 12. You can find it on Joyner Circuit (27°14′18″S 153°01′30″E / 27.2383°S 153.0251°E). In 2018, it had 2,947 students. This college also offers a special education program.
The Lakes College
The Lakes College is a private school for students from Prep to Year 12. It's located at 2 College Street (27°13′58″S 153°01′21″E / 27.2328°S 153.0226°E). In 2018, 833 students attended this school.
YMCA Vocational School
The YMCA Vocational School is a private school for secondary students (Years 9-12). It's located at 75 Lakefield Drive (27°14′17″S 153°00′57″E / 27.2380°S 153.0158°E).
Fun Things to Do and See
North Lakes has many places to shop, relax, and enjoy.
Shopping and Entertainment
The suburb is home to Westfield North Lakes, a huge shopping center. Inside, you'll find popular stores like Target, Coles, Big W, Woolworths, Myer, and Kmart. There are also many other shops and a cinema complex that opened in 2016.
North Lakes is also special because it has Queensland's second IKEA superstore, which opened in 2016. Plus, it's the site of Queensland's very first Costco store!
Community and Parks
The Moreton Bay City Council runs a public library at 10 The Corso (27°14′19″S 153°01′02″E / 27.2387°S 153.0172°E). It's a great place to borrow books and use computers.
There are also several parks where you can play and relax:
- Byron Park (27°13′52″S 153°00′42″E / 27.2312°S 153.0116°E)
- Mackenzie Park (27°14′08″S 153°00′55″E / 27.2356°S 153.0154°E)
- Settlers Park (27°13′56″S 153°01′09″E / 27.2322°S 153.0193°E)
Places of Worship
- Axis Church is located at 1 Gardenia Parade (27°12′58″S 153°01′19″E / 27.2162°S 153.0219°E). It is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
- Lifebuilders Church holds services in Afrikaans at North Lakes Hotel and in English at Narangba Valley State School. It is also part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
Healthcare Services
North Lakes has many healthcare options for its residents. The Queensland Health hub provides services like dialysis and family health. There's also the North Lakes Day Hospital and the North Lakes Haematology & Oncology Clinic, which offer different medical treatments and surgeries. A special radiation oncology facility and the North Lakes Specialist Medical Centre were also built in 2016.
Getting Around North Lakes
The main way to get around North Lakes using public transport is by bus. All bus services either travel through or start/end at the North Lakes Bus Station (also known as North Lakes Station). You can find it at 40 Endeavour Boulevard (27°14′16″S 153°01′03″E / 27.2379°S 153.0176°E).
Local Bus Services
- The 688 and 689 bus routes travel around North Lakes. They connect you to other bus services at North Lakes Station.
- The 687 bus also loops around North Lakes and connects to train services at Mango Hill railway station in nearby Mango Hill.
- Bus routes 681 and 682 also connect to Mango Hill and the train station there.
Connecting to Other Areas
- The 668 bus goes from North Lakes Bus Station to Narangba, where you can connect to Narangba railway station.
- The 676 bus connects to Murrumba Downs via Kallangur railway station.
- The 679 bus connects to Griffin via Murrumba Downs railway station.
- Routes 684 and 685 connect to Kallangur and its train station.
- The 680 bus travels to North Lakes Station and provides connections to places like Redcliffe, Chermside, Petrie, and Strathpine.
