Laidley Creek West, Queensland

Laidley Creek West is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Laidley Creek West had a population of 143 people.

Geography
Laidley Creek forms most of the eastern boundary of the locality.

The land use is predominantly grazing on native vegetation with some irrigated horticulture alongside the creek.

History
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.

Demographics
In the, Laidley Creek West had a population of 145 people.

In the, Laidley Creek West had a population of 143 people.

Education
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.

Attractions
Schultz Lookout is at the southern end of Schultz Lookout Road (-27.6652°N, 152.3462°W).