Laidley Creek West is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Laidley Creek West had a population of 143 people.[4]
| Laidley Creek West Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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  Laidley Creek West | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°40′03″S 152°21′08″E / 27.6675°S 152.3522°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 143 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4341 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 110–390 m (361–1,280 ft)[2] | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 10.9 km2 (4.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Lockyer Valley Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lockyer | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Geography edit
Laidley Creek forms most of the eastern boundary of the locality.[2]
The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation with some irrigated horticulture alongside the creek.[2]
History edit
The locality was named on 3 June 1994. Its name is derived from Laidley Creek, which itself is derived from the naming of Laidleys Plain by Allan Cunningham on 22 June 1829, after James Laidley, the New South Wales Deputy Commissary General.[3]
Demographics edit
In the 2016 census, Laidley Creek West had a population of 145 people.[5]
In the 2021 census, Laidley Creek West had a population of 143 people.[4]
Education edit
There are no schools in Laidley Creek West. The nearest government primary schools are Laidley State School in Laidley to the north-east and Blenheim State School in neighbouring Blenheim to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Laidley State High School, also in Laidley.[6]
Attractions edit
Schultz Lookout is at the southern end of Schultz Lookout Road (27°39′55″S 152°20′46″E / 27.6652°S 152.3462°E).[7][8]
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Laidley Creek West (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Laidley Creek West – locality in Lockyer Valley Region (entry 44965)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Laidley Creek West (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Laidley Creek West (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Layers: Locality; Schools and school catchments". Queensland Globe. Queensland Government. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "Tourist points - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Lookouts". Lockyer Valley Visitor Information Centre. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
