Laidley South QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laidley South QLD is 293 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laidley South is $642 per week ($33,384 per year). Median rent in Laidley South is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Laidley South has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Laidley South has a population density of 14.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley South is $1,569.

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Laidley South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Laidley South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$642/wk
$33,384 per year
#6396 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
#4328 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,569/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Laidley South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (146) Female 49.1% (141)

Population Density

14.6
people per km²
293 people · 20.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,805
Family income/wk

Laidley South 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 South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
45.2% 33 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
54.8% 40 dwellings

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

Laidley South Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Laidley South Religion

No Religion
33.8%
Not stated
18.5%
Catholic
15.0%
Anglican
10.0%
Lutheran
7.7%
Uniting Church
6.5%
Christian (other)
5.0%
Baptist
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laidley South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.6%

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

Laidley South Employment

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Employed full-time
34.2% 65 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 37 people
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Unemployed
1.6% 3 people
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Not in labour force
44.7% 85 people

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

Laidley South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Bachelor Degree
17.5%
Certificate I/II
11.7%

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

Laidley South Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
26.6%
Managers
21.9%
Professionals
20.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
7.8%
Sales Workers
7.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.7%

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

Laidley South Field of Study

Engineering
22.5%
Management & Commerce
19.7%
Agriculture & Environment
14.1%
Society & Culture
14.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.7%
Health
11.3%
Education
5.6%

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

Laidley South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laidley South Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
11.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laidley South Marital Status

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Married
47.9% 113
↔️
Separated
5.5% 13
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Divorced
11.0% 26
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Widowed
4.2% 10
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Never married
31.4% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laidley South Ancestry

Australian
36.3%
English
32.9%
Scottish
8.8%
German
8.5%
Irish
4.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.0%
Other
3.4%
Italian
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laidley South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
36.4%
Secondary — Government
30.9%
Primary — Catholic
18.2%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Secondary — Catholic
5.5%

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

Laidley South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 28
No need for assistance
94.5% 479

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

Laidley South Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.3% 33
Not a volunteer
83.7% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laidley South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
48.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Laidley South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
85.6%
Car (passenger)
7.2%
Did not go to work
7.2%

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

Laidley South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.5%
2 vehicles
40.4%
3 vehicles
20.2%
4+ vehicles
16.9%

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

Laidley South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.3%
3 bedrooms
49.4%
4 bedrooms
31.3%

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

Laidley South Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laidley South Indigenous Population

5.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
30
Indigenous residents
479
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laidley South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
34
Lung condition
17
Asthma
16
Arthritis
16
Diabetes
8
Heart disease
5
Cancer
5

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

Laidley South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,500+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laidley South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.3%
Couple — no children
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
17.1%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laidley South Military Service

🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
1.5% 3
🏅
Previously served
10.9% 22
👤
Never served
87.6% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Laidley South Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 32
Did not provide
84.0% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laidley South Children Ever Born

No children
24.7%
1 child
7.4%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
27.2%
4 children
13.6%

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

Laidley South When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
4

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

Laidley South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5–14 hours
30.0%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.7%

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

Laidley South Household Size

1 person
26.5%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
10.2%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laidley South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
228
Moved from QLD
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Laidley South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
90.0%
Step family — no other children
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laidley South Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,446/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.4%

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

If you earn X in Laidley South

≈ $6,266/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $1,136/wk
Rent share 21.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Laidley South vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Frequently Asked Questions About Laidley South

What is the population of Laidley South QLD?

The population of Laidley South QLD is 293 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.6 people per km².Laidley South is ranked #6,067 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laidley South?

The median personal income in Laidley South QLD is $642 per week, or $33,384 per year.The median household income is $1,446 per week.Family income is $1,805 per week.Laidley South is ranked #6,396 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laidley South?

Median rent in Laidley South QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 21.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laidley South ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laidley South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laidley South QLD is $1,569. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laidley South?

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

Is Laidley South a good suburb to live in?

Laidley South is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 293.The median income is $642/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.4% 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: 31610. All dollar figures in AUD.