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Street Spotlight: Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes

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Aurora Boulevard is typical of the family-focused streets built as North Lakes expanded around the town centre — quiet, leafy, and popular with school-run households. As the area developed through the mid-2000s, streets like Aurora became increasingly attractive to buyers who wanted both local retail convenience and an easy commute to nearby schools including The Lakes College.

The broader North Lakes area underwent a dramatic transformation during this period. Westfield’s opening in 2003, followed by subsequent redevelopments in 2007 and 2008, created a genuine town-centre effect that raised demand across surrounding streets. Aurora Boulevard residents found themselves at the heart of a masterplanned community that was quickly maturing from greenfield development into an established suburban hub.

For the families who settled here early, Aurora Boulevard has delivered on its promise. The street’s character — wide verges, established gardens, and a strong sense of neighbourhood — reflects the original vision for North Lakes as a family-oriented estate. Today, it remains a sought-after address for those seeking proximity to schools, shopping, and community facilities.

Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 6 houses
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 100%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 17 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 100%

Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON AURORA BOULEVARD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
1-7 Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes	$1,375,978	Nov 2008

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

If you know Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 2-March-2025

Street Spotlight: Lakefield Dr, North Lakes

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Lakefield Dr sits on the eastern side of the town centre precinct and is now directly linked to big commercial and tourism plans for the area. The proposed high-end precinct sits adjacent to Lakefield Drive and The Corso, bringing a wave of development that includes cafés, hotels, and an improved public realm. That commercial uplift is the kind of catalyst that often pushes nearby residential values higher, especially for owner-occupier families who want short trips between school and leisure.

The street itself reflects North Lakes’ evolution from masterplanned greenfield to established suburb. With a mix of townhouses, houses, and other dwellings, Lakefield Drive has become home to a community that values proximity to Westfield North Lakes and The Lakes College. As the surrounding precinct matures, properties here continue to benefit from the suburb’s growing appeal as both a family destination and a lifestyle hub.

The transformation is evident in the sales data. Townhouses that traded in 2013 for around $495,000 to $499,000 have seen significant appreciation, with recent sales reaching the $1 million mark—a clear illustration of how North Lakes’ expansion has lifted values across streets like Lakefield Drive.

Lakefield Dr, North Lakes Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 14 townhouses, 7 houses, 11 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 75%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 6 years and 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 26%

Lakefield Dr, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON LAKEFIELD DR, NORTH LAKES

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
7/50 Lakefield Drive, North Lakes	$1,000,000	May 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON LAKEFIELD DR FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
1/50 Lakefield Drive	$499,000	Jun 2013
3/50 Lakefield Drive	$495,000	Jun 2013
2/50 Lakefield Drive	$499,000	Jun 2013

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

If you know Lakefield Dr, North Lakes well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 16-February-2025

Street Spotlight: Memorial Dr, North Lakes

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Memorial Dr carries more than traffic—it carries the story of North Lakes’ transformation from masterplanned vision to thriving community hub. As one of the suburb’s key arterial roads, Memorial Drive hosts schools, including North Lakes State College, and larger community parcels that form part of the broader education precinct keeping family demand strong. The street’s name itself speaks to commemoration and community values, themes that have defined this address since the suburb’s early days.

The establishment of The Lakes College in 2005 marked a turning point for Memorial Drive and its surrounding streets. The college 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. For homes and lots on Memorial Drive and its side streets, the benefits were immediate: school catchment appeal and easy access to the developing town centre became recurring themes in North Lakes’ value growth story.

By the mid-2000s, Memorial Drive was already establishing itself as a premium family address. Early sales data tells the story of confident buyers investing in the suburb’s future. The street’s mix of seven houses and twenty-one other properties reflects its dual character—part residential street, part community corridor—serving the families and institutions that make North Lakes work.

Memorial Dr, North Lakes Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 7 houses, 21 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 95%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 20 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 100%

Memorial Dr, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON MEMORIAL DR FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
Lot 730 Memorial Drive, North Lakes	$799,370	Dec 2005

SUBURB PROFILE

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Published 2-February-2025

Street Spotlight: Gardenia Pde, North Lakes

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When The Lakes College opened its doors in 2005, streets like Gardenia Pde were still finding their identity in the fast-growing North Lakes masterplanned community. What began as a modest residential enclave has transformed into one of the suburb’s quietly sought-after addresses, where family homes have seen remarkable appreciation over two decades.

Gardenia Parade embodies the small-street success story of North Lakes. Properties that traded in the early 2000s for modest sums have since climbed substantially in value, reflecting the suburb’s evolution from greenfield development to established family precinct. A four-bedroom house on Gardenia Parade that sold for $134,800 in October 2004 represents the kind of entry-level pricing that characterised North Lakes in its infancy. Fast-forward to 2025, and similar properties on the street are now commanding prices well over $800,000 — a clear illustration of how proximity to schools, the Westfield town centre, and improved transport links have lifted demand across the suburb’s residential streets.

The parade sits within easy reach of The Lakes College and North Lakes State College, making it a natural drawcard for school-run families seeking a short commute. As Westfield expanded and the town centre matured through the late 2000s and 2010s, streets like Gardenia became increasingly attractive to buyers balancing local retail convenience with family-focused amenities. The result is a street where long-term owner-occupiers have watched their investments appreciate steadily, while newcomers continue to pay premiums for the lifestyle and location.

Gardenia Pde, North Lakes Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 28 houses, 1 other
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 75%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 12 years and 6 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 60%

Gardenia Pde, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON GARDENIA PDE, NORTH LAKES

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
33 Gardenia Pde, North Lakes	$880,500	Feb 2025
19 Gardenia Pde, North Lakes	$1,415,000	Feb 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON GARDENIA PDE FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
37 Gardenia Pde, North Lakes	$215,000	Nov 2004
18 Gardenia Pde, North Lakes	$134,800	Oct 2004
32 Gardenia Pde, North Lakes	$173,000	Oct 2004

SUBURB PROFILE

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Published 19-January-2025

Street Spotlight: Hetherington St, North Lakes

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Hetherington Street in North Lakes tells a compelling story of transformation and community establishment. Where dense foliage once dominated the landscape in 1949, with only Deception Bay Road and Anzac Avenue marking the area, today stands a close-knit residential street.

This evolution is particularly evident in the street’s property history, with notable transactions such as 34 Hetherington Street selling for $171,000 in February 2007. The strong sense of community is reflected in its impressive 80% owner-occupier rate across its 26 properties, with residents choosing to put down lasting roots — demonstrated by an average tenure of nearly 11 years. Most remarkably, over half of the street’s residents have called Hetherington Street home for more than a decade, highlighting its appeal as a stable and welcoming neighbourhood in North Lakes’ growing community.

Hetherington St, North Lakes Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 26
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 10 years and 10 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 55%

Hetherington St, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1949

Hetherington St, North Lakes in 1949

SOME RECENT SALES ON HETHERINGTON ST, NORTH LAKES

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
17 Hetherington St, North Lakes	$1,484,000	Oct 2024

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON HETHERINGTON ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
34 Hetherington St, North Lakes	$171,000	Feb 2007
10 Hetherington St, North Lakes	$250,000	Mar 2007
6 Hetherington St, North Lakes	$176,000	Mar 2007

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2024 was $725,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2020 was $430,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2020 : $295,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2024 was $890,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2020 was $513,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2020 : $377,000

The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2024 was $1,085,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in North Lakes in 2020 was $678,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2020 : $407,000

The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in North Lakes in 2024 was $570,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom Unit in North Lakes in 2020 was $298,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM UNIT IN NORTH LAKES SINCE 2020 : $272,000

If you know Hetherington St, North Lakes well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Street Spotlight: The Corso, North Lakes

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The Corso is where North Lakes’ town-centre ambitions meet everyday residential life. This mixed-use address beside Lake Eden and Westfield has become a hub for townhouse and apartment living, drawing a diverse mix of families, retail workers, and professionals who value proximity to schools, shopping, and the evolving entertainment precinct. Unlike the traditional suburban streets that radiate outward from the town centre, The Corso reads more like an urban experiment—higher density, shorter commutes, and a lifestyle built around walkability.

The street’s character reflects North Lakes’ broader transformation from greenfield masterplan to established suburban centre. Westfield’s opening in 2003, followed by major redevelopments in 2007 and 2008, created the kind of town-centre magnetism that makes addresses like The Corso increasingly attractive. Parents wanting a tight school run to The Lakes College, retail staff seeking short commutes, and downsizers looking for lock-and-leave convenience have all contributed to steady demand. Upcoming precinct developments—including plans for hotels and high-end retail adjacent to The Corso and Lakefield Drive—are expected to lift the prestige, and likely the prices, of properties here even further.

For buyers, The Corso represents a distinctly different proposition from North Lakes’ family-home streets. Townhouses and apartments dominate, offering modern, low-maintenance living with direct access to the suburb’s commercial and community heart. It’s the kind of address that works for young professionals, school-run families, and anyone prioritising convenience over backyard space—and recent sales data suggests the market has taken notice.

The Corso, North Lakes Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 154 townhouses, 14 houses, 62 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 80%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 5 years and 8 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 13%

The Corso, North Lakes – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON THE CORSO, NORTH LAKES

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
67/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$821,000	Aug 2025
27/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$850,000	Jul 2025
64/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$805,000	Jul 2025
79/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$702,500	Jun 2025
60/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$817,000	Jun 2025
76/24 The Corso, North Lakes	$982,000	Jun 2025
52/24 The Corso, North Lakes	$880,000	Apr 2025
98/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$865,000	Apr 2025
62/24 The Corso, North Lakes	$830,000	Mar 2025
29/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$995,000	Jan 2025
101/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$620,000	Jan 2025
26/24 The Corso, North Lakes	$800,000	Jan 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON THE CORSO FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
10/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$490,678	Sept 2015
16/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$469,000	Sept 2015
15/25 The Corso, North Lakes	$469,000	Sept 2015

SUBURB PROFILE

If you know The Corso, North Lakes well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Published 5-January-2025

Street Spotlight: Brickworks Rd, Kallangur

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Brickworks Rd carries literal history in its name, recalling the area’s brickworks past when clay quarries and kilns dotted the landscape. Long before townhouses and family homes lined the street, this stretch of Kallangur was part of the industrial fabric that helped build Southeast Queensland. That legacy has given way to a different kind of construction: residential growth that has transformed Brickworks Road into a diverse street of houses, units, and townhouses serving families and investors alike.

The street’s evolution mirrors the broader story of Kallangur’s transition from rural outpost to suburban connector. As North Lakes and surrounding suburbs densified in the 2000s and 2010s, buyers who worked at or near North Lakes—including school staff and retail workers—increasingly looked to nearby Kallangur streets like Brickworks Road as more affordable alternatives. That steady influx has driven consistent price growth, turning what was once a quiet rural road into a sought-after address for families seeking value without sacrificing proximity to schools, shopping centres, and transport links.

Today, Brickworks Road is home to a mix of property types that reflect different eras of development. Early sales from the 1970s and 1990s—when blocks changed hands for five-figure sums—now seem like artifacts from another age. Recent transactions tell a very different story, with properties trading well into six figures, and in some cases crossing the million-dollar mark. It’s a shift that speaks to the area’s rising demand and the enduring appeal of streets that balance accessibility with suburban character.

Brickworks Rd, Kallangur Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 11 units, 12 townhouses, 87 houses, 36 others
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 75%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 9 years and 3 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 31%

Brickworks Rd, Kallangur – As It Looked in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON BRICKWORKS RD, KALLANGUR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
7/100 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$690,000	Oct 2025
2/67 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$821,500	Sep 2025
63 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$1,050,000	Jul 2025
15/100 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$645,000	Jun 2025
23 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$826,500	Jun 2025

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON BRICKWORKS RD FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
40 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$85,000	Mar 1997
70 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$79,000	Feb 1996
32 Brickworks Road, Kallangur	$13,900	Nov 1975

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Published 22-December-2024