Laidley vs Plainland
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plainland (966) sits above Laidley (961). Plainland skews owner-occupied (79%), Laidley runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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Laidley and Plainland side by side
| Measure | Laidley | Plainland |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,809 | 1,930 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 689 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
- Plainland edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 961). Plainland also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Laidley vs Plainland: common questions
Does Laidley or Plainland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plainland scores 966 vs 961 in Laidley. 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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