Overall score
Laidley North
29.1/100
Plainland
44.0/100
Laidley North vs Plainland, QLD Suburb Comparison
Laidley North for retirees; Plainland for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Laidley NorthPlainland
Crime rate
Laidley North
63.9 / 1k
Plainland
64.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laidley North
5
Plainland
8
Population
Laidley North
593
Plainland
1,930
Metric leadLaidley North 1Plainland 72 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLaidley North
- Best for familiesPlainland
- Best for best valuePlainland
- Best for best schoolsPlainland
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Laidley North | Plainland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 44.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 55.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.9 / 1k | 64.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 27.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 593 | 1,930 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Laidley North is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Plainland is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Plainland sits among greener hillside streets, while Laidley North keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Laidley North pulls ahead on a country-town feel, plus rapid growth and new development, whereas Plainland is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Plainland, while Laidley North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.