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Laidley Creek West QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Laidley Creek West, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Laidley Creek West QLD is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laidley Creek West is $579 per week ($30,108 per year). Median rent in Laidley Creek West is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Laidley Creek West has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Laidley Creek West has a population density of 13.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Laidley Creek West is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley Creek West is $1,000.

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Laidley Creek West Population

residents (Census 2021)

Laidley Creek West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$579/wk

$30,108 per year

#7394 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$270/wk

$1,170 per month

#5664 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Laidley Creek West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.7% (70) Female 49.3% (68)

Population Density

13.1

people per km²

143 people · 10.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Laidley Creek West Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Laidley Creek West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.1% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.9% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Laidley Creek West Country of Birth

Australia

95.5%

England

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Laidley Creek West Religion

No Religion

34.6%

Catholic

21.8%

Anglican

13.5%

Baptist

10.5%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Not stated

6.0%

Lutheran

3.8%

Hinduism

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laidley Creek West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Laidley Creek West Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 43 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 24 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 41 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Laidley Creek West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

4.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Laidley Creek West Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.3%

Professionals

16.3%

Managers

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.6%

Labourers

9.3%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Laidley Creek West Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.4%

Engineering

23.5%

Health

11.8%

Education

11.8%

Creative Arts

11.8%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Laidley Creek West Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laidley Creek West Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.5%

$500-$649/wk

14.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laidley Creek West Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 60

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Separated

5.7% 7

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Divorced

8.1% 10

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Widowed

4.9% 6

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Never married

32.5% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laidley Creek West Ancestry

English

31.4%

Australian

30.8%

Irish

13.0%

German

10.3%

Scottish

7.6%

Other

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Indian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laidley Creek West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

55.6%

Primary — Government

22.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Laidley Creek West Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.0% 22

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Laidley Creek West Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.9% 27

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laidley Creek West Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

19.2%

$800-$999/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laidley Creek West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.1%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Car (passenger)

11.1%

Walked only

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Laidley Creek West Car Ownership

1 vehicle

32.1%

2 vehicles

34.0%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Laidley Creek West Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.9%

2 bedrooms

17.6%

3 bedrooms

54.9%

4 bedrooms

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Laidley Creek West Population Mobility

16.5%

moved in the last year

38.9%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laidley Creek West Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

272

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laidley Creek West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Laidley Creek West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

10.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laidley Creek West Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.4%

Couple — children under 15

31.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laidley Creek West Military Service

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Previously served

2.5% 3

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Never served

97.5% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laidley Creek West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.5% 11

—

Did not provide

90.5% 105

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laidley Creek West Children Ever Born

No children

14.7%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Laidley Creek West When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Laidley Creek West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

32.3%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

15.7%

Did not do domestic work

19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Laidley Creek West Household Size

1 person

26.3%

2 persons

29.8%

3 persons

7.0%

4 persons

21.1%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laidley Creek West Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Laidley Creek West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.2%

Blended family — no other children

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laidley Creek West Schools

schools nearby

government

933

avg ICSEA score

total students

Blenheim State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 62 students

933

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Laidley Creek West Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $270/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Laidley Creek West

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $270/wk

Left after rent $1,313/wk

Rent share 17.1%

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Laidley Creek West vs State & National Average

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Pop: 72 Income: $524/wk Rent: $62/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $585/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $450/wk Rent: $298/wk

Jardine

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Pop: 72 Income: $725/wk Rent: $110/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $624/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laidley Creek West

What is the population of Laidley Creek West QLD?

The population of Laidley Creek West QLD is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.1 people per km².Laidley Creek West is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laidley Creek West?

The median personal income in Laidley Creek West QLD is $579 per week, or $30,108 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Laidley Creek West is ranked #7,394 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laidley Creek West?

Median rent in Laidley Creek West QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laidley Creek West ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laidley Creek West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley Creek West QLD is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laidley Creek West?

The median age in Laidley Creek West QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laidley Creek West a good suburb to live in?

Laidley Creek West is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 143.The median income is $579/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31607. All dollar figures in AUD.