Overall score
Laidley Heights
41.2/100
Laidley North
46.2/100
Laidley Heights for retirees and families; Laidley North for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Laidley Heights
41.2/100
Laidley North
46.2/100
Crime rate
Laidley Heights
39.0 / 1k
Laidley North
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laidley Heights
6
Laidley North
5
Population
Laidley Heights
1,429
Laidley North
593
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Laidley Heights | Laidley North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.0 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 5 |
| Population | 1,429 | 593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Laidley Heights reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Laidley North is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Laidley Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Laidley North keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Laidley Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Laidley North is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Laidley Heights, while Laidley North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.