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Laidley, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Laidley is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,711. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
3,711 Population 241/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$16,731 Median Income
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,731 median income, 10.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Laidley

Laidley

Laidley is a rural town and locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Laidley had a population of 3,809 people.

People

Population3,711
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density241/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$16,731
Per Capita$16,731
Unemployment10.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership61.8%
Housing Units1,484

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population3,711
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates-27.6328°, 152.3929°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,731
Median Age48.0 years

About Laidley

Laidley is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,711. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Laidley has a population of 3,711 with a density of 241 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,711
Total Population
241
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
15.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Laidley vs Australia Average

The median household income in Laidley is $16,731, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,731 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 353 business establishments.

Income: Laidley vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$16,731
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,731
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)353

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laidley is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 61.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,484 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.8%
Owner-Occupied61.8%
Renter-Occupied38.2%
Housing Units1,484

Property Tax

Climate in Laidley

Laidley has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 89.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.4° 102.0
Mar 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.2° 64.3
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.7° / 27.7° 26.2
May 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.5° 46.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.6
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.7° 20.8
Aug 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.6° 22.2
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.8° 30.5
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29° 56.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.8° 73.9
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 31.6° 106.7
Laidley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates-27.6328°N, 152.3929°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Laidley has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Laidley

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Marys School - - - -
Blenheim State School - - - -
Laidley District State School - - - -
Laidley State High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Laidley

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
West Bremer Radio - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Laidley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Coach
Das Neumann Haus
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Laidley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gatton Library0.0
J K Murray Library0.0
Laidley Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Laidley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Cafes in Laidley

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Community Grounds
Kelli's Diner

Train Stations in Laidley

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laidley

Gas Stations in Laidley

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #596135668

Banks in Laidley

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Laidley

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laidley Golf Club

Airports Near Laidley

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base Amberley-Medium Airport
Aratula Airstrip-Small Airport
Argyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Blenheim Airstrip-Small Airport
Boonah Airport-Small Airport
Brisbane Archerfield Airport-Small Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Cambooya Airfield-Small Airport
Churchable Airstrip-Small Airport
Clifton Airport-Small Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Coominya-Small Airport
Crowley Vale private airfield-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Ellinthorp Airstrip-Small Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gatton Airpark-Small Airport
Greenmount ALA-Small Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Kooralbyn Airport-Small Airport
Logan Reserve Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Mount Walker airstrip-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private strip-Small Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laidley

What is the population of Laidley?

Laidley has a population of 3,711 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 15.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Laidley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,731, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Laidley?

Laidley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Laidley?

The job market in Laidley faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 353 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laidley?

The median home value in Laidley is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 61.8%.

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