Overall score
Laidley
42.5/100
Laidley North
46.2/100
Laidley vs Laidley North, QLD suburb comparison
Laidley for families and schools; Laidley North for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LaidleyLaidley North
Crime rate
Laidley
39.2 / 1k
Laidley North
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laidley
11
Laidley North
5
Population
Laidley
3,809
Laidley North
593
Metric leadLaidley 4Laidley North 31 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLaidley
- Best for investmentLaidley North
- Best for best valueLaidley North
- Best for best schoolsLaidley
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 | Laidley North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 46.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.9/100 | 76.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.2 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | — |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 5 |
| Population | 3,809 | 593 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
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 walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Laidley North stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Laidley if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Laidley North for families and investors.