Lansdowne Forest

The community is far more diverse in its First Nations population than the state or nation, with 17.4% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. However, it is unusual for having no children under 15 and no residents aged 65 and over.

The population is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English at 34.8% and Australian at 26.1%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.8%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 17.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are four primary government schools within 3km, which is more than most similar areas. However, the average school size and school advantage scores are both much lower than in other areas.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level. The typical weekly household income is just $450, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 47.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 30.4% needing help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $374 is well below the national figure, and the typical age of 40 is far older than the national First Nations average of 24.

Homes are generally small, with 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is very low at $100, far below the national figure. Despite this, the number of people per bedroom is 1.30, which is far above the national average.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and there are no weekly departures, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. While some homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.