Overall score
Laidley North
29.1/100
Laidley South
31.7/100
Laidley North for retirees and families; Laidley South for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Laidley North
29.1/100
Laidley South
31.7/100
Crime rate
Laidley North
63.9 / 1k
Laidley South
62.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laidley North
5
Laidley South
0
Population
Laidley North
593
Laidley South
293
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 North | Laidley South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 34.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.9 / 1k | 62.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 593 | 293 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Laidley North is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Laidley South is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Laidley North tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Laidley South stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Laidley North generally means more sought-after housing, while Laidley South leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Laidley North suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Laidley South is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.