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Laidley Heights QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laidley Heights QLD is 1,429 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laidley Heights is $596 per week ($30,992 per year). Median rent in Laidley Heights is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Laidley Heights has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Laidley Heights has a population density of 88.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Laidley Heights is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley Heights is $1,365.

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Laidley Heights Population

residents (Census 2021)

Laidley Heights Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$596/wk

$30,992 per year

#7149 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,365/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Laidley Heights Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (699) Female 51.1% (729)

Population Density

88.6

people per km²

1,429 people · 16.1 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,548

Family income/wk

Laidley Heights 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 Heights Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 197 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 247 dwellings

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

Laidley Heights Country of Birth

Australia

93.9%

England

5.1%

Germany

1.0%

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

Laidley Heights Religion

No Religion

40.8%

Catholic

21.2%

Anglican

15.6%

Not stated

8.0%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Lutheran

3.7%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Baptist

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laidley Heights Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.1%

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

Laidley Heights Languages Spoken at Home

Japan

40.0%

Vietnamese

30.0%

Other

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Laidley Heights Employment

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Employed full-time

29.7% 303 people

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Employed part-time

17.2% 176 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 40 people

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Not in labour force

49.2% 502 people

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

Laidley Heights Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.9%

Bachelor Degree

15.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.3%

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

Laidley Heights Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.0%

Professionals

20.1%

Community & Personal Service

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Managers

9.7%

Labourers

8.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Sales Workers

6.1%

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

Laidley Heights Field of Study

Engineering

20.8%

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Society & Culture

17.0%

Education

11.7%

Health

9.1%

Architecture & Building

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Agriculture & Environment

4.4%

Information Technology

1.3%

Creative Arts

0.9%

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

Laidley Heights Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laidley Heights Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laidley Heights Marital Status

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Married

53.4% 621

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Separated

4.4% 51

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Divorced

10.2% 119

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 40

👤

Never married

28.6% 333

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laidley Heights Ancestry

English

31.4%

Australian

30.7%

Irish

9.7%

German

9.5%

Scottish

8.7%

Other

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.8%

Italian

1.0%

New Zealander

0.8%

Chinese

0.6%

Polish

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laidley Heights School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.7%

Secondary — Government

30.3%

Primary — Catholic

11.4%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Pre-school

5.2%

Secondary — Catholic

1.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

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

Laidley Heights Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 254

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 2,454

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

Laidley Heights Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.8% 151

—

Not a volunteer

86.2% 944

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laidley Heights Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$450-$599/mo

4.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

7.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laidley Heights How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

15.9%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Truck

1.9%

Walked only

0.6%

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

Laidley Heights Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.8%

1 vehicle

21.9%

2 vehicles

44.6%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

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

Laidley Heights Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.2%

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

39.0%

4 bedrooms

43.2%

5 bedrooms

8.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Laidley Heights Population Mobility

14.6%

moved in the last year

40.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laidley Heights Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,635

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laidley Heights Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

170

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Laidley Heights Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laidley Heights Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.0%

Couple — no children

33.4%

Couple — no children under 15

14.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laidley Heights Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 7

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 3

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Previously served

6.0% 66

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Never served

93.1% 1,027

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laidley Heights Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 209

—

Did not provide

80.8% 878

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laidley Heights Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

27.9%

3 children

21.3%

4 children

11.1%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Laidley Heights When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2019

2021

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

Laidley Heights Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

26.2%

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

Laidley Heights Household Size

1 person

18.2%

2 persons

41.8%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

7.3%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laidley Heights Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,149

Moved from QLD

125

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

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

Laidley Heights Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.4%

Step family — no other children

13.5%

Blended family — no other children

3.2%

Other couple — children only

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laidley Heights Schools

schools nearby

government

1003

avg ICSEA score

260

total students

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 260 students

1003

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 Heights Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,469/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.5%

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

If you earn X in Laidley Heights

Your weekly income

≈ $6,366/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $1,124/wk

Rent share 23.5%

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Laidley Heights vs State & National Average

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Pop: 717 Income: $862/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 719 Income: $721/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 720 Income: $547/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 724 Income: $682/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 726 Income: $544/wk Rent: $298/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laidley Heights

What is the population of Laidley Heights QLD?

The population of Laidley Heights QLD is 1,429 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 88.6 people per km².Laidley Heights is ranked #3,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laidley Heights?

The median personal income in Laidley Heights QLD is $596 per week, or $30,992 per year.The median household income is $1,469 per week.Family income is $1,548 per week.Laidley Heights is ranked #7,149 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laidley Heights?

Median rent in Laidley Heights QLD is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 23.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laidley Heights ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laidley Heights?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley Heights QLD is $1,365. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laidley Heights?

The median age in Laidley Heights QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laidley Heights a good suburb to live in?

Laidley Heights is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,429.The median income is $596/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.5% 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: 31608. All dollar figures in AUD.