Download coordinates as: Laidley is a rural town and locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia.

The Warrego Highway (A2) is around 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the north, and the town sits on the Brisbane–Charleville railway line.

[5] The Laidley region was once home to the "Kitabul People" before the arrival of Europeans in the early 19th century.

Today, the Ugarapul People are the traditional owners of the Lockyer Valley region.

[2][13] The town developed around a wagon stop on the main road route between Ipswich and Toowoomba.

A stop was needed after the climb over the small Little Liverpool Range west of Marburg.

A Travelling Post Office service ran on the Main Line between Brisbane and Toowoomba between 1877 and 1932.

The first two police officers who served at Laidley are believed to have been Acting Sergeant William Gunn from 1863 to 1868 and Constable Thomas Raleigh from 1863 to 1865.

[24] In May 1909 it was announced that a new church would be built from reinforced concrete at an estimated cost of £800 and would be designed by Messers James Marks and Co, architects in Toowoomba.

[41] St Mary's Catholic Primary School was established by the Sisters of Mercy and was officially opened on 14 July 1912 by Archbishop James Duhig.

[44] In 2001, certain parts of the building complex were listed by Council in the EPA's Research Inventory of Historical Places (QCHIP).

[49] In June 1952 the Blenheim Baptist Church was given permission to erect a Sunday School hall.

[50] The stump-capping ceremony for the hall was held on 5 July 1952, officiated by the President of the Queensland Baptist Union, Reverend R.O.

A visitor information centre, a cafe and a gift shop are also operated within the building.

[63][64] In the 2016 census, the locality of Laidley had a population of 3,808 people, of which 47.1% identified as male and 52.9% as female.

[1] Laidley has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: The Lockyer Valley is the driest part of the South East Queensland region.

The area has a humid subtropical climate, with relatively long, hot and rainy summers and mild, sunny winters.

Although rainfall is variable, thunderstorms are a frequent occurrence during summer, while winter brings the occasional frost.

[71] Swimming facilities: Dal Ryan War Memorial Pool, 44 John Street, Laidley.

[73] Established in 1951 at its present site, the original nine holes were designed by Ross Watson.

The lake is directly accessible from the caravan park and open to the public for recreational use.

[75] The Lockyer Valley Regional Council operates a customer service centre and a public library in Spicer Street.

The Society also organises several events throughout the year, including the Laidley Christmas Street Carnival and the annual Show Ball.