LAIDLEY CREEK WEST
Investor score
45
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
10.2%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
1.8%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.2%
modelled estimate
AI insights for LAIDLEY CREEK WEST
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
LAIDLEY CREEK WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$315/wk
QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026
Demand change
+1.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
6.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.61%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
50 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
LAIDLEY CREEK WEST is a QLD suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Strong rental yield of 10.2%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,432/wk
$38k taxable p.a.
Renters
21.0%
75.0% owner-occupier
Median age
41.0 yrs
Unemployment
7.0%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
8.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
80%
3% apartments
Degree qualified
22.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
9.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.4 ha
Large block
Household size
2.6 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
1.4%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
66.5 km
Regional
Days on market
74 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
24.0%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
67.0 km
Inland
NBN technology
SatelliteRemote — satellite connection
Population density
73/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 4341
🏫Primary (6)
St Mary's School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Hatton Vale State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Thornton State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Blenheim State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Kentville State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Laidley District State School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (2)
Sophia College
Catholic · Yrs 7-11
Laidley State High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
Faith Lutheran College - Plainland
Independent · Yrs 7-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate10.5 offences / 100 persons
Source: QLD Police · 2024-25
School quality
Average9 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
27
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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