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North Lakes offers by far the best amenities and services of all suburbs in the Moreton Bay region. It has easy access to the M1 and thus also to the Brisbane Airport and the Sunshine Coast. Commuting 28 Kms to the Brisbane CBD is naturally time-consuming, but not more so than from any other equidistant suburb from the city. The new Mango Hill train station on the Redcliffe line is within an easy 10 to 15 minutes drive from most parts of the suburb and offers a good commuting option for people preferring to go to work by train. North Lakes has the largest Westfield shopping center North of Brisbane, is home to IKEA, Costco, Bunnings and a myriad other retail outlets. All new suburbs take time to develop a character of its own and North Lakes is no exception. It was developed as a model township around a golf course and a few small artificial lakes with an abundance of attractive park areas. It has a great choice of childcare and primary and secondary schools and has become an increasingly attractive option for young families looking for affordable housing options in a safe and green environment. North Lakes is immediately adjacent to Deception Bay and the Redcliffe peninsula, offering easy access to a variety of seaside recreational facilities. There is a wide variety of popular restaurants, but eating out anywhere outside the Brisbane inner suburbs is seldom an inspirational affair. The suburb is gradually coming into its own as the focal business hub of the Northern suburbs.