The Lakes College sits on College St, so this short road reads like the school’s front yard — parents, staff and local hire-ups use it every school day. College St is a natural “first choice” for families wanting a short school run, and appeared early in the suburb’s growth story when the college opened in 2005.
The street’s character was shaped from the outset by its proximity to education. When The Lakes College opened in 2005, it quickly became a focal point for families moving into the fast-growing North Lakes masterplanned area — a factor that helped lift residential demand and values on nearby streets. College Street itself became synonymous with convenience, offering families the rare luxury of a five-minute walk to school gates.
The street’s early sales tell the story of a greenfield suburb finding its feet. In mid-2003, townhouses along College Street were changing hands for between $76,000 and $82,000 — modest entry points for young families and investors drawn to the promise of a brand-new community. These were the days when North Lakes was still more vision than reality, with Westfield North Lakes only newly opened and much of the surrounding area still under construction.
Over the following two decades, College Street evolved alongside the suburb. The completion of the town centre, improved transport links, and the growing reputation of The Lakes College transformed the street from an affordable starter address into a sought-after family precinct. By 2024 and 2025, those same townhouses that sold for under $85,000 in 2003 were fetching between $610,000 and $850,000 — a dramatic illustration of North Lakes’ maturation from masterplanned estate to established suburb.
College St, North Lakes Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 60 townhouses, 16 houses, 18 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 70%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 7 years and 4 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 31%
College St, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON COLLEGE ST, NORTH LAKES
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 36/15 College Street, North Lakes | $850,000 | Oct 2025 |
| 19/15 College Street, North Lakes | $770,000 | Oct 2025 |
| 73/15 College Street, North Lakes | $735,000 | Dec 2024 |
| 53/15 College Street, North Lakes | $610,000 | Dec 2024 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON COLLEGE ST FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 57/15 College Street, North Lakes | $82,000 | Jul 2003 |
| 58/15 College Street, North Lakes | $81,000 | Jun 2003 |
| 52/15 College Street, North Lakes | $76,000 | Jun 2003 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2025 was $770,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2021 was $455,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2021: $315,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2025 was $925,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2021 was $542,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2021: $383,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2025 was $1,161,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2021 was $778,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2021: $383,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in North Lakes in 2025 was $605,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in North Lakes in 2021 was $320,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2021: $285,000
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Published 13-April-2025
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