Overall score
Laidley North
29.1/100
Summerholm
39.7/100
Laidley North for retirees and families; Summerholm for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Laidley North
29.1/100
Summerholm
39.7/100
Crime rate
Laidley North
63.9 / 1k
Summerholm
63.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laidley North
5
Summerholm
0
Population
Laidley North
593
Summerholm
646
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 | Summerholm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.1/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.9 / 1k | 63.9 / 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 | 646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Laidley North is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Summerholm is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Laidley North pulls ahead on housing affordability, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Summerholm is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a larger local community. Laidley North generally means more sought-after housing, while Summerholm leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Laidley North if you are weighing investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Summerholm 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.