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Laidley Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Laidley Compares
Laidley vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Laidley | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $939 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,155 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.2% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Laidley is a locality 64 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4341. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Lockyer Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Laidley has a population of 3,809 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $939, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 258 (6.8% of residents).
Housing in Laidley includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,155, with 1,508 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Laidley scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Laidley include Laidley State High School, Laidley District State School and St Mary's School.
Laidley is part of the Ipswich Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Laidley Details
| Postcode | 4341 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,809 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $939/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $495/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,155 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Population Density | 218/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,508 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 258 (6.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.6411714 |
| Longitude | 152.4102687 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 64 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Hinterland |
| Local Government | Lockyer Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Wright |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 650 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 385 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 737 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 925 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,116 (29.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 674 (17.7%) |
| Asthma | 460 (12.1%) |
| Diabetes | 304 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 281 (7.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 196 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 192 (5.0%) |
| Dementia | 81 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 87 (6.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 597 (42.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 474 (33.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 248 (17.6%) |
Schools in Laidley
Suburbs Near Laidley
Same Postcode (4341)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.