Craigie (WA)

Population growth drivers in Craigie are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Craigie's population is estimated at around 7,408 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 952 people (14.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,456 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,193 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,582 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Craigie's 14.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the suburb expected to grow by 658 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 4.5% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Craigie among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Craigie had approximately 49 new homes approved per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 248 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 16 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling brought in about 2.6 new residents annually between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes were constructed at an average cost of $325,000 during this period.

In FY-26, there have been $4.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating Craigie's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Craigie records 134% more new home approvals per person. Recent construction comprises 81% detached houses and 19% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 177 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market.

Looking ahead, Craigie is expected to grow by 331 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Craigie has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly affect local performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Whitfords Activity Centre Precinct (West) Redevelopment, Heathridge Park Masterplan, and Craigiebush Estate. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Craigie exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Craigie has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%.

As of September 2025, 4,126 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.4% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Craigie was 75.2%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Census data showed that 8.2% of residents worked from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

Construction employment levels are particularly high at 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 6.7% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, while labour force grew by 3.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In Greater Perth, employment grew by 2.9% over the same period, with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Craigie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Craigie had a median income among taxpayers of $61,654 with the average level standing at $81,283. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $60,748 and $80,248 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $67,585 (median) and $89,102 (average) as of September 2025. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census of Population and Housing conducted in August 2021, personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($927 weekly), while household income sits at the 52nd percentile. Income analysis reveals that 39.3% of Craigie's population (2,911 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Craigie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Craigie, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Craigie was 25.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 49.6% and rented dwellings at 24.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Craigie was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Craigie was $375, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Craigie's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

Craigie features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.4% of all households, including 29.3% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 25.4% and group households comprising 4.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Craigie exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Craigie Trail has a university degree holding population of 24.6% among residents aged 15+, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.7% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.3%). Educational participation is high at 26.3%, with 9.4% in primary education, 6.1% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 6.1% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Craigie has 29 active public transport stops, all bus services. These are operated by nine routes, offering a total of 1,867 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents living an average of 217 meters from the nearest stop. Most Craigie residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of travel at 81%, while train use stands at 12%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.2% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 266 trips per day, equating to about 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Craigie's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Craigie residents have relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts, aligning with national benchmarks. Approximately 59% (4,405 people) of Craigie residents have private health cover, which is exceptionally high. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.4 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A total of 70.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Craigie has 14.8% (1,096 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 16.3%. Senior health outcomes in Craigie are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Craigie was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Craigie's population showed greater linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Overseas-born residents constituted 32.8%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 40.9% of Craigie's population.

Notably, Judaism was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, with 0.2% versus 0.3%. In terms of ancestry, English (31.8%), Australian (24.8%), and Irish (9.0%) were the top groups in Craigie as of 2016 Census data. There were notable differences in representation for certain ethnicities: Welsh was slightly overrepresented at 0.8% versus 0.7%, South African remained consistent at 1.0%, and New Zealand was slightly overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.8%.

Craigie's population is younger than the national pattern

Craigie's median age is 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 years and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up a strong 17.8% of Craigie's population compared to Greater Perth, while the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.2% to 5.6% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 9.6% to 7.7%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 19.3% to 17.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Craigie. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 224 people (54%), from 414 to 639. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 63% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.