Laidley
Laidley is a rural town and locality in the Lockyer Valley Region of Queensland, Australia. It lies in the fertile Lockyer Valley to the northwest of Brisbane and serves as a service center for surrounding farming communities. The locality’s population is in the low thousands, reflecting its role as a regional agricultural town.
Geography and climate: The area is predominantly agricultural, with irrigated farmland and small creeks in the
History: Indigenous Australians inhabited the region prior to European settlement in the 19th century. The town
Economy and community: Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, with horticulture, market gardens, and
Education and culture: Laidley has primary and secondary schools and a public library, serving the town and
Governance and transport: Laidley is part of the Lockyer Valley Region local government area. It is connected