Suburbs Laura (Qld)

Queensland · Suburb Profile

Laura QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Laura QLD is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Laura is $553 per week ($28,756 per year). Median rent in Laura is $120 per week ($520 per month). Laura has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Laura has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laura is $1,200.

There were 118 recorded offences in Laura in 2025-26, a rate of 887 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (32 offences).

Laura Map

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📍 Laura, Queensland — 15.4483°S, 144.1577°E

Crime: Low Med High

Laura Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Laura Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$553/wk
$28,756 per year
#7693 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
#8508 of 14,663
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Laura Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (70) Female 46.6% (61)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
133 people · 7742.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Laura 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Laura Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Laura Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Laura Religion

Not stated
46.7%
No Religion
21.2%
Anglican
13.9%
Catholic
10.9%
Uniting Church
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Laura Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
51.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
23.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

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

Laura Employment

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Employed full-time
22.8% 18 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
60.8% 48 people

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

Laura Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Laura Occupation

Professionals
37.5%
Community & Personal Service
20.8%
Managers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.5%

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

Laura Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Architecture & Building
25.0%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Health
25.0%

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

Laura Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Laura Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
19.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
19.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
19.0%
$4,000+/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Laura Marital Status

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Married
21.4% 21
↔️
Separated
3.1% 3
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Divorced
8.2% 8
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Widowed
5.1% 5
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Never married
62.2% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Laura Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
56.2%
Australian
27.4%
English
11.6%
Irish
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Laura School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
69.2%
Pre-school
30.8%

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

Laura Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 226

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

Laura Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.1% 6
—
Not a volunteer
92.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Laura How People Get to Work

Walked only
46.4%
Car (driver)
42.9%
Car (passenger)
10.7%

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

Laura Car Ownership

0 vehicles
25.7%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
17.1%
3 vehicles
11.4%
4+ vehicles
8.6%

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

Laura Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.9%
2 bedrooms
16.1%
3 bedrooms
71.0%

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

Laura Population Mobility

18.9%
moved in the last year
54.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Laura Indigenous Population

77.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
194
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Laura Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Laura Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
19.7%
$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Laura Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.6%
Couple — no children
32.5%
One parent — children under 15
12.0%
Couple — no children under 15
10.8%
One parent — no children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Laura Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Laura Children Ever Born

No children
52.0%
1 child
20.0%
3 children
28.0%

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

Laura When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1971–1980
5

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

Laura Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
4.8%
30+ hours
4.8%
Did not do domestic work
35.7%

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

Laura Household Size

1 person
29.0%
2 persons
22.6%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
12.9%
6+ persons
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Laura Where Residents Moved From

Same address
90
Moved from QLD
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Laura Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Laura Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 118 total

Assault
32
Domestic Violence
21
Drug Offences
20
Traffic
16
Theft
10
Weapons
8
Property Damage
6
Break & Enter
5

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Laura Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.2%

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

If you earn X in Laura

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,546/wk
Rent share 7.2%

Laura vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Boyneside
Pop: 67 Income: $562/wk Rent: $100/wk
Cannon Creek (Southern Downs - Qld)
Pop: 67 Income: $512/wk Rent: $150/wk
Mullett Creek
Pop: 67 Income: $469/wk Rent: $250/wk
North Johnstone
Pop: 67 Income: $660/wk
Rossmoya
Pop: 67 Income: $668/wk
Barron
Pop: 68 Income: $820/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laura

What is the population of Laura QLD?

The population of Laura QLD is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Laura is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Laura?

The median personal income in Laura QLD is $553 per week, or $28,756 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.Laura is ranked #7,693 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Laura?

Median rent in Laura QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 7.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Laura ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Laura?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Laura QLD is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Laura?

The median age in Laura QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Laura a good suburb to live in?

Laura is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 133.The median income is $553/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.2% 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: 31642. All dollar figures in AUD.