David M
Reviews
"Green, quiet spots with a community feel"
Firstly, I have lived in North Lakes for 4 years and have seen some changes over time.. Its important that you know that North Lakes was a master planned Stockland community and for that reason has a whole lot more than most suburbs that have just been mish mashed together over time by developers.
How its changed:
Maintenance of the boulevards, signs, roads etc has gone a little downward since stockland handed back the responsibility to the Moreton Bay Council but hey certainly still do more for the suburb than you see of others. Things like broken lights in the infrastructure etc don't take priority compared to the amount of green space needing weeding and trimming.
Rental occupancy has increased which means the affordability and variety of houses to choose is ample, attracting all kinds!!!! that's all I will say read into it how you will.
What I love:
The walking paths, maintained boulevards, boardwalks, and parkland and lakes, dog parks, playgrounds etc
Some really lovely maintained streets (some spots much nicer than others) comment below if you would like to know about a specific area.
Close enough to commute to the CBD via train (not bus)
Close enough to drive to the city out of business hours (or early hours of the morning if you plan to go into the CBD)
Everything you need closeby (Westfield North Lakes, Chermside, Hoyts Cinema etc etc COSTCO!!!
What I hate:
When you get dirt bag neighbours who unlike you don't give a rats about the presentation of the property (and therefore affecting the appeal of those around them) - you get them everywhere
Parking can be a hassle when you share your street with others who have multiple cars and no garage or driveway space
The youths tagging graffiti on the estate entrances, park benches and footpaths (of late) but council do come and get rid of it if reported
Bad real estate agents for rentals (just do your research before you apply for a rental) google reviews do help in identifying a particularly bad trend for a few local agents.
Overall, I am very happy living here and will continue for some time.
Cheers
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
Hi David, moving from Darwin to Brisbane for a work transfer and have been told to look into North Lakes, I will be based in Brisbane CBD and wondering about traffic and the time it would take getting to and from work each day with a 8-5 job, also what agents I should be looking at renting through? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards Shay.
David, I am looking to buy in North lakes. Can you please comment on nice pockets , even streets. And what areas in particular to avoid? Thanks.
Hi David, thank you for your comments, we are looking at a house in Lomond St, I have googled the street, looks ok ... what do you think? We are clean, quiet, respectable & hope to find this in our neighbours