Burpengary vs North Lakes

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

ACRES Advisory Team

Side-by-side property comparison in Moreton Bay Regional. Median prices, growth, yields, and lifestyle.

Burpengary

4505 | 38km north

Median House

$870,000

Median Unit

$630,000

Growth (pa)

+16.1%

Rental Yield

4.1%

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North Lakes

4509 | 30km north

Median House

$992,000

Median Unit

$605,000

Growth (pa)

+17.6%

Rental Yield

4.3%

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Median Price Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Metric

Burpengary

North Lakes

Median House

$870,000

$992,000

Median Unit

$630,000

$605,000

Annual Growth (House)

+16.1%

+17.6% *

5yr Growth (House)

+81%

+82%

Rental Yield (House)

4.1%

4.3%

Rental Yield (Unit)

5.1%

5.3%

Days on Market

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Demand

High

Population

18,503

24,454

Avg Land Size

650m²

450m²

Distance from CBD

38km north

30km north

Zoning

Low-Medium Density, Emerging Community, Medium Density Residential

Centre Zone, Low-Medium Density, Medium Density Residential

Burpengary vs North Lakes: Analysis

Price: Burpengary has a median house price of $870,000 which is $122,000 lower than North Lakes at $992,000. For buyers seeking more affordable entry, North Lakes offers better value.

Growth: Burpengary is showing annual house price growth of +16.1% while North Lakes shows +17.6%. North Lakes currently has stronger growth momentum.

Development: Burpengary's development outlook is described as "Moderate to high." Meanwhile, North Lakes offers "Moderate."

Lifestyle: Burpengary is located 38km north of the CBD with key amenities including generous block sizes, new estate amenity. North Lakes sits 30km north of the CBD and offers lakeside living and walking paths, westfield retail and dining.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burpengary more expensive than North Lakes?

No, North Lakes has a higher median house price of $992,000 compared to Burpengary at $870,000.

Which suburb has better growth — Burpengary or North Lakes?

Burpengary shows annual house price growth of +16.1% while North Lakes shows +17.6%. North Lakes currently has stronger growth momentum.

Which is better for investment — Burpengary or North Lakes?

Burpengary offers a rental yield of 4.1% (houses) and 5.1% (units). North Lakes offers 4.3% and 5.3% respectively. Consider both yield and capital growth when making investment decisions.

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Data: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Last updated April 2026.

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Burpengary vs North Lakes — Development Intelligence

Metric

Burpengary

North Lakes

Developer Demand Score

46 · Active

0 · Emerging

Development Sites Tracked

Active Buyer Enquiries

Site-Amalgamation Opportunities

Market Momentum

Rising

Building

Burpengary

ACRES is actively tracking 1 property in Burpengary, including 1 identified development site. Buyer demand is currently active — we're holding 7 active buyer enquiries and 0 recorded offers across our network here. According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $1.18M, 17.6% annual growth.

North Lakes

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across North Lakes and the surrounding precinct. According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $1.26M, 15.4% annual growth.