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Landsdale
7 km²
Family life is the central focus of Landsdale, where large homes and many children create a youthful atmosphere. This community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged just 33. It is a diverse and relatively affluent area, marked by a high proportion of residents born overseas and households with strong weekly incomes. This blend of young families and cultural variety makes it a distinct residential pocket within the Greater Perth region.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The area is very young, with children under 15 making up 25.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over represent just 7.0%, which is far below the Australian figure.
Landsdale is a diverse community where 39.9% of people were born overseas, far above the national rate of 27.7%. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are significant Indian and Italian roots here.
Language diversity is high, with 37.0% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with only 30.6% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, and 67.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above both the state and national figures. Bachelor degrees are held by 24.8% of adults.
Income levels are high, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,439, well above the national figure of $1,746. This is reflected in the 32.0% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 19.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest in the region.
Many adults are busy with childcare, as 38.2% provide unpaid care for children, a rate far above the national figure. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is lower than most areas.
First Nations residents in Landsdale have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 57.5%, far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is also noticeably younger than the state average.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.3 people per household, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 75.5% of families.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, and very few—just 11.3%—rent.
Cars are essential here, as only 1.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport stops are accessible, the drive time to the city is around 22 minutes and transit times are much higher than in other areas.
About 35.8% of the population moved house in the last five years. This is slightly below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work, at 76.1%, which is far above the national average. Full-time employment is also higher than most areas at 61.4%.
Landsdale is an advantaged area, ranking 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has seen significant growth, with the population increasing by 12.1% since 2021.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 670mm, which is far above the Western Australian average. Temperature peaks average around 25.3 degrees.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and public transport, though many residents are far from groceries and health services. The overall walkability score is slightly below the state average.