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Laidley QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Laidley, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Laidley QLD is 3,809 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laidley is $495 per week ($25,740 per year). Median rent in Laidley is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Laidley has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Laidley has a population density of 217.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Laidley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley is $1,155.
There were 2,235 recorded offences in Laidley in 2025-26, a rate of 587 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (746 offences).
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Laidley Population
Laidley Median Income & Rent
Laidley Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Laidley Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Laidley Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Laidley Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Laidley Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Laidley Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Laidley Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Laidley Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Laidley Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Laidley Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Laidley Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Laidley Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Laidley Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Laidley Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Laidley Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Laidley School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Laidley Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Laidley Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Laidley Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Laidley How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Laidley Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Laidley Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Laidley Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Laidley Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Laidley Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Laidley Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Laidley Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Laidley Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Laidley Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Laidley Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Laidley When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Laidley Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Laidley Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Laidley Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Laidley Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Laidley Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2,235 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au
Laidley Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laidley
What is the population of Laidley QLD?
The population of Laidley QLD is 3,809 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 217.7 people per km².Laidley is ranked #1,998 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Laidley?
The median personal income in Laidley QLD is $495 per week, or $25,740 per year.The median household income is $939 per week.Family income is $1,213 per week.Laidley is ranked #8,233 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Laidley?
Median rent in Laidley QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 31.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Laidley ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Laidley?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley QLD is $1,155. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Laidley?
The median age in Laidley QLD is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Laidley a good suburb to live in?
Laidley is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,809.The median income is $495/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31606. All dollar figures in AUD.