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Forrest Beach vs Ludlow

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 5.4 km apart · Forrest Beach profile · Ludlow profile

Forrest Beach Ludlow

Ludlow and Forrest Beach (WA) are both small, sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Ludlow is much more family-oriented, with 28% of its residents being children under 15, compared to no children in Forrest Beach (WA). Ludlow also has a typical family income that is far higher at $2,100 a week, while the typical household income in Forrest Beach (WA) is much lower at $1,125.

Both areas are almost identical in the number of people per home, with Ludlow at 2.8 and Forrest Beach (WA) at 3.0. They also share a similar distance to the city, both taking around two hours to reach. However, the two places differ in health and age; residents are far older in Forrest Beach (WA), where the typical age is 50 and 41.2% of people have a long-term health condition. In contrast, the typical resident in Ludlow is 42, and only 21.2% have a long-term health condition.

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Where they differ most

Population: 98 larger in Ludlow Under 15: 28.0 pts higher in Ludlow Unpaid carers: 23.2 pts higher in Forrest Beach Limited English: 3.0 pts higher in Ludlow Full-time: 19.3 pts higher in Forrest Beach

Demographics & Identity

Population in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +98 larger in Ludlow gap widening
34 21st pct 132 46th pct
Median age in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +8 yrs older in Forrest Beach gap widening
50 yrs 71st pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +2.0 pts higher in Ludlow gap narrowing
17.6% 45th pct 19.7% 54th pct
Under 15 in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +28.0 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 28.0% 92nd pct
De facto in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +2.7 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap narrowing
13.3% 59th pct 10.6% 37th pct

Age structure

32.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.9 pts 23.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) +28.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
11.8% Young adults (25–44) +11.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
17.6% Seniors (65+) +2.0 pts ▸ 19.7%
11.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.2 pts 4.5%

Marital status

66.7% Married ◂ +8.1 pts 58.6%
27.3% Never married ◂ +2.0 pts 25.3%
0.0% Divorced +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Forrest Beach Ludlow

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +7.1 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
8.8% 38th pct 15.9% 67th pct

Country of birth

97.1% Australia ◂ +22.1 pts 75.0%
11.8% England ◂ +9.5 pts 2.3%
0.0% New Zealand +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% South Africa +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

64.7% Australian ◂ +28.3 pts 36.4%
58.8% English ◂ +5.8 pts 53.0%
20.6% Irish ◂ +5.4 pts 15.2%
20.6% Scottish ◂ +10.0 pts 10.6%
0.0% Italian +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Dutch +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +8.3 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 8.3% 73rd pct
Limited English in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +3.0 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.0% 88th pct

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +13.6 pts 86.4%
0.0% Italian +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +8.0 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
38.2% 42nd pct 46.2% 68th pct

Religious affiliation

67.6% Christianity ◂ +32.8 pts 34.8%
38.2% No religion +8.0 pts ▸ 46.2%
0.0% Not stated +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Buddhism +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +1.7 pts higher in Ludlow gap narrowing
48.3% 58th pct 50.0% 62nd pct
Bachelor+ in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +13.1 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 13.1% 44th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +1 more in Ludlow
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 320 50th pct
ICSEA in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 979 43rd pct

Highest year of school

48.3% Year 12 +1.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.9% Year 10 ◂ +18.4 pts 19.6%
10.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

Highest qualification level

26.7% Certificate III / IV +16.4 pts ▸ 43.1%
33.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +17.8 pts 15.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

26.7% Education ◂ +11.1 pts 15.5%
0.0% Management & commerce +24.1 pts ▸ 24.1%
0.0% Engineering & related +22.4 pts ▸ 22.4%
20.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.8 pts 5.2%
0.0% Health +15.5 pts ▸ 15.5%
0.0% Society & culture +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +$182 higher in Ludlow gap widening
$589 23rd pct $771 54th pct
Household income in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +$718 higher in Ludlow gap widening
$1,125 21st pct $1,843 68th pct
Family income in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +$913 higher in Ludlow gap widening
$1,187 11th pct $2,100 63rd pct
High earners in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +3.0 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap narrowing
12.1% 70th pct 9.1% 56th pct
High-income homes in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 19.6% 61st pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +15.2 pts ▸ 15.2%
0.0% $4,000 or more +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

60.6% Under $650 ◂ +18.2 pts 42.4%
18.2% $650–$1,499 +6.1 pts ▸ 24.2%
18.2% $1,500–$2,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 20.2%
12.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.1 pts 3.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +20.0 pts higher in Forrest Beach
41.2% 91st pct 21.2% 17th pct
Mental health in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +2.3 pts higher in Ludlow
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 13th pct
Needs assistance in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

17.6% Diabetes ◂ +10.8 pts 6.8%
14.7% Arthritis ◂ +6.4 pts 8.3%
11.8% Asthma ◂ +4.9 pts 6.8%
8.8% Other condition +1.8 pts ▸ 10.6%
0.0% Heart disease +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Cancer +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Mental health +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

79.4% None ◂ +8.2 pts 71.2%
14.7% One condition ◂ +0.3 pts 14.4%
14.7% Two conditions ◂ +12.4 pts 2.3%
0.0% Three or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +13.1 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap narrowing
36.4% 91st pct 23.2% 71st pct
Unpaid carers in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +23.2 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
27.3% 100th pct 4.0% 7th pct
Unpaid child care in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +5.1 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap narrowing
33.3% 86th pct 28.3% 65th pct
Defence service in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +11.1 pts higher in Ludlow gap narrowing
15.2% 12th pct 26.3% 62nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 42 yrs 80th pct
Median income in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— $1,875 94th pct
Household income in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— $1,875 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +0.2 larger in Forrest Beach gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +10.3 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.3% 47th pct
Living alone in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 21.7% 43rd pct

Family composition

66.7% Couples with children ◂ +5.9 pts 60.7%
16.7% Couples without children +12.3 pts ▸ 29.0%
0.0% One-parent families +10.3 pts ▸ 10.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

23.1% 2 people +20.4 pts ▸ 43.5%
23.1% 3 people ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% 4 people ◂ +16.6 pts 6.5%
0.0% 1 person +21.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
0.0% 5 people +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +$598 higher in Forrest Beach
$883 100th pct $285 52nd pct
Mortgage in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +$567 higher in Forrest Beach gap widening
$2,300 86th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 13.0% 38th pct
Owned outright in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 28.3% 19th pct
Separate houses in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 69.6% 27th pct

How homes are owned or rented

53.8% Owned outright ◂ +25.6 pts 28.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
23.1% Other tenure ◂ +12.2 pts 10.9%
0.0% Rented +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

46.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.4 pts 34.8%
23.1% 3 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 26.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% 5 or more +8.7 pts ▸ 8.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +17.9 pts higher in Forrest Beach
35.0% 87th pct 17.1% 52nd pct
PT commute in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
86 100th pct —
Drive to city in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +2 longer in Ludlow
119 80th pct 121 81st pct

How people get to work

40.0% Car (driver) +15.7 pts ▸ 55.7%
35.0% Worked at home ◂ +17.9 pts 17.1%
0.0% Walked +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

23.1% 2 vehicles +26.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
38.5% 4 or more ◂ +23.2 pts 15.2%
0.0% 3 vehicles +23.9 pts ▸ 23.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +8.4 pts higher in Forrest Beach gap steady
50.0% 90th pct 41.6% 81st pct
Recent arrivals in Forrest Beachin Ludlow
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +6.1 pts higher in Ludlow gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 6.1% 77th pct
Participation in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +3.0 pts higher in Ludlow gap narrowing
63.6% 61st pct 66.7% 72nd pct
Full-time in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +19.3 pts higher in Forrest Beach
65.0% 78th pct 45.7% 9th pct

Industries people work in

45.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +26.4 pts 18.6%
30.0% Education & training ◂ +25.7 pts 4.3%
15.0% Construction ◂ +2.1 pts 12.9%
0.0% Mining +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Other services +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +25.7 pts 24.3%
30.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.6 pts 21.4%
20.0% Labourers ◂ +15.7 pts 4.3%
15.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.7 pts 4.3%
0.0% Community & personal service +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Sales workers +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Professionals +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 31st pct
Types ≤15 min in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 32nd pct
15-min city in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +3.9 pts higher in Ludlow
0.0% 0th pct 3.9% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Forrest Beachin Ludlow even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +22.7 more in Ludlow
0.0 0th pct 22.7 65th pct
Intersections/km² in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +1 higher in Ludlow
0 39th pct 1 56th pct
Mean slope in Forrest Beachin Ludlow +0.5 pts higher in Ludlow
3.6% 22nd pct 4.1% 30th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Forrest Beach vs Ludlow [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50515/forrest-beach/vs/SAL50867/ludlow