Laidley North vs Plainland

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plainland (966) sits above Laidley North (960). Plainland skews owner-occupied (79%), Laidley North runs more rental-dense (34% owner).

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Laidley North and Plainland side by side

MeasureLaidley NorthPlainland
Renting
House rent$600/wk$720/wk
Unit rent$320/wk$360/wk
Owner occupied34.0%79.0%
Renter occupied65.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby109
Average ICSEA960966
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5931,930
Median age2737
Climate
Annual rainfall689 mm689 mm
Mean max, January32.0°C32.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Plainland edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 960).

Laidley North vs Plainland: common questions

Does Laidley North or Plainland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plainland scores 966 vs 960 in Laidley North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.