Laidley North vs Plainland
The verdict
Plainland rates higher for liveability (49 vs 43). Plainland is closer to the coast (70.1 km vs 73.0 km).
Scores
Laidley NorthPlainland
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 37 |
| Liveability | 43 | 49 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 593 | 1,930 |
| Median age | 27 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,267 | $1,601 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.2% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 83.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Laidley North — · Plainland —
Property
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 506 | 570 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 337 | 311 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,567 | 6,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,001 |
See the full school list on each profile: Laidley North · Plainland
Transport
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 195 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.6 km | 18.4 km |
Liveability
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 73.0 km | 70.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.1 km | 61.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Laidley North | Plainland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 593 | 1,930 |
| Estimated 2025 | 662 | 2,155 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.79% | 2.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Laidley North or Plainland?
Laidley North has the higher residential safety score (Laidley North 89/100 vs Plainland 88/100).
Which has better public transport, Laidley North or Plainland?
Laidley North and Plainland have similar transport scores.
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