Laura at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
765
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Laura.
The postcode for Laura is 5480 (SA).
Laura (5480) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Laura has roughly 765 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Laura scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Laura's population at 765, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
765
Median age
48
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
765
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Laura.
Local schools for Laura
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Government School Catchment
Laura Primary School
Gladstone Primary School
Gladstone High School
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Frequently asked
About Laura.
- What is the Laura postcode?
- Laura is in the 5480 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Laura?
- Laura is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5480, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Laura?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Laura?
- There are 5 schools serving Laura on this page, including Laura Primary School, Gladstone Primary School, St Joseph's Parish School.
- How walkable is Laura?
- Laura has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Laura?
- Laura is close to Stone Hut, Huddleston, Beetaloo Valley, Caltowie West, Gladstone.
- What is the population of Laura?
- The population of Laura is approximately 765 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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