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Laura, SA

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Laura Statistics

Location Details

  • Region

    Flinders Ranges and Outback

  • Population

    478

  • Nearest Capital

    226km

  • Nearest Airport

    Melbourne intl 953km

  • Median House Price

    $288,250
  • December Temp °C
    28 / 15

Laura is a rural town in the Mid North region of South Australia, 12 km north of Gladstone on the Horrocks Highway and 40 km east of Port Pirie. The first European to explore the district was Thomas Burr in September 1842.

Laura
Community

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Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Laura

Hospital
10
Doctors & Allied Health
31
Library
5
Post Office
16
Bars & Eateries
40
Groceries & Convenience
6
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Laura
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

-68%
Property in Laura

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$288,250

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$630

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2024]

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    Jobs in Laura

    Based on LGA data

    Median Salary Per Year

    $41,514

    Median Personal Income Per Week

    $798

    Median Family Income Per Week

    N/A

    Data source: ABS [2016, 2017, 2020]

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    Number of Institutions

    7

    Data sources:

    Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

    Schools And Universities in Laura

    Education within 25KM of Laura

    1 Childcare Centre
    gladstone kindergarten
    5 Primary Schools
    laura primary school
    napperby primary school
    crystal brook primary school
    gladstone primary school
    st joseph's parish school
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    1 High School
    gladstone high school

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