Overall score
Laidley
34.1/100
Laidley North
28.7/100
Laidley for families and investment; Laidley North for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Laidley
34.1/100
Laidley North
28.7/100
Crime rate
Laidley
64.7 / 1k
Laidley North
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laidley
12
Laidley North
5
Population
Laidley
3,809
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 | Laidley North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.1/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.1/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.7 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 5 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 3,809 | 593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Laidley is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Laidley North is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Laidley tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability, while Laidley North stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability. On housing, Laidley sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Laidley North.
Choose Laidley if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Laidley North for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.