Laidley vs Laidley Heights
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Laidley (961) sits above Laidley Heights (959). Laidley Heights skews owner-occupied (87%), Laidley runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Laidley and Laidley Heights side by side
| Measure | Laidley | Laidley Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 3,809 | 1,429 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 694 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 32.0°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
- Laidley edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 959). Laidley Heights also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Laidley vs Laidley Heights: common questions
Does Laidley or Laidley Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Laidley scores 961 vs 959 in Laidley Heights. 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.
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