It is named after William and Eliza Ladbrook, who moved to the area in 1842 on the boat the Birman.

[citation needed] Ladbrooks Hall, built in 1913, was substantially extended in the 1960s.

[3] Ladbrooks statistical area covers 49.76 km2 (19.21 sq mi).

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 50.04 km2 (19.32 sq mi).

The percentage of people born overseas was 16.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.