Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Crawley has an estimated 4,588 residents, up 15.4% since the 2021 Census, with 99 projects tracked in the area around Crawley.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Crawley is located 5.0 kilometres southwest from Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 4,588 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate represents an increase of 613 people (15.4%) since the 2021 Census, when 3,975 people were recorded. The area has above-average population density and growth drivers, a high share of residents born overseas, an above-average renting population, a strong apartment presence, low average household size, and a notable proportion of people aged 15 to 24.
The suburb of Crawley is characterised by teenagers and young adults, many living in lone person or group households. It has above-average education, high cultural diversity and lower-quartile income levels, alongside moderate population expansion. Its picturesque, tree-lined streets, expansive parks and riverside views contribute to a peaceful setting.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Crawley is located 5.0 kilometres southwest from Perth CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 4,588 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate represents an increase of 613 people (15.4%) since the 2021 Census, when 3,975 people were recorded. The area has above-average population density and growth drivers, a high share of residents born overseas, an above-average renting population, a strong apartment presence, low average household size, and a notable proportion of people aged 15 to 24.
The suburb of Crawley is characterised by teenagers and young adults, many living in lone person or group households. It has above-average education, high cultural diversity and lower-quartile income levels, alongside moderate population expansion. Its picturesque, tree-lined streets, expansive parks and riverside views contribute to a peaceful setting.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 3,113 in 2006 and 4,524 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,588 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 46.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 27.7%.
Crawley ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 89th for cultural diversity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Crawley is $618 a week, up 6.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 15% below Greater Perth.
15% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $618 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Cottesloe - Claremont | $884 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Cottesloe - Claremont, over 12 months | +7.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - Inner | $724 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - Inner, over 12 months | +4.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 99 projects in and around Crawley, 25 of them under construction.
A nine-storey purpose-built student accommodation development located at 55-57 Fairway, Crawley, featuring around 182 studio rooms, a caf‚, basement parking, gym, yoga studio, sauna, and rooftop pool. Developed by Fairway Development (Aus) Pty Ltd and Centurion Properties, with construction underway and completion targeted for mid-2027.
The Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Emergency Department redevelopment in Nedlands, Perth, expands the ED footprint and adds beds, upgraded triage and waiting areas, a new entrance canopy and covered walkways.
Nedlands Reserve is a 7.4ha master-planned mixed-use precinct transforming the former Hollywood Senior High School site. The WAPC-approved Precinct Structure Plan (SPN 2379) facilitates approximately 500 dwellings through a mix of green title residential lots, townhouses, and apartments.
Major expansion of medical facilities at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, featuring clinical buildings, research facilities, and enhanced patient services infrastructure guided by the campus master plan.
Redevelopment of the Captain Stirling Hotel precinct into a new town centre anchored by a 4,000 sqm full-line Woolworths supermarket. The project includes 28 specialty stores, a medical and wellness precinct, alfresco dining, a community market square, and 368 on-site car parks.
Bloom Residences is a multi-level residential development at 95 Broadway, Nedlands, featuring modern apartments and a commercial suite designed by Hassell. Developed through a partnership between Aria Land and Blueways Group, the project offers resort-style amenities close to the Perth CBD and key precincts.
The WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre, a 10-storey facility by the Harry Perkins Institute, includes 140 beds, 110 chemo seats, 10 operating rooms, 20 ICU beds, 40 research chairs, and essential services. Federal Government committed $375 million funding.
Purpose-built collaborative facility at UWA enabling marine science and ocean engineering research, bringing together 300+ marine scientists from UWA, CSIRO, AIMS and WA Government partners. The $62 million, six-storey building includes laboratories and high-tech workspaces and opened in 2017.
Redevelopment of the former Captain Stirling Shopping Centre into a new retail hub anchored by an ALDI supermarket. The $12 million project features six smaller specialty commercial tenancies, a rear laneway, and semi-basement car parking with 96 onsite bays.
Major mixed-use development featuring high-end apartments across three towers (18-24 storeys) plus over 3,500sqm of commercial, retail and entertainment space. Includes a town square and public realm areas.
A $45-million wellness centre in Dalkeith featuring over 5,500 sqm of space with over twenty thermal bathing experiences, saunas, hammams, a Vichy shower, cold plunge pools, a day spa, yoga and Pilates classes, and a cafe.
Complete rebuild of Nedlands Primary School with modern facilities, expanded capacity, and sustainable design features to serve the growing local population.
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Estimated completion year of the 53 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 13, 2027 17, 2028 17, 2029 2. 5 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 3 substantial development applications lodged in and around Crawley over the period covered (about 2.2 years), 1 in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 3 tracked applications: 3 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.0 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 25th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 9 | ABS building approvals | 18th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 3 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Crawley include: UWA Nedlands Masterplan (Planning); METRONET (Completed); METRONET High Capacity Signalling Project (Construction); Orthonova Orthopaedic Hospital (Construction); and EastLink WA (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Crawley spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Sports & Recreation, and Health & Medical, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Crawley currently ranks below national averages at the 24th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Crawley when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Crawley area has seen 44 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Crawley's current population of 4,588 has been supported by 9 approvals on average over recent years.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Crawley's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 9, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Crawley has grown by approximately 306 people, while 44 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 7.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Crawley has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,588 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +15.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 3,232 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,975 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 613 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 1.42 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Crawley was estimated to be approximately 4,588 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,524 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Crawley has added approximately 613 people and shown a 15.42% increase from the 3,975 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Crawley is estimated at 3,231 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Crawley has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.9% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Crawley is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Crawley hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 5.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 69.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 35.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 24 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 1.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 3.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 46.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 22.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 7.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 3.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Crawley at 23 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 24 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 23 years as at August 2026, Crawley is 14 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 15 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Crawley compared to the Greater Perth region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 46.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Crawley compared to the Greater Perth region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 2.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Crawley show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 15-24 year-olds (46.4% vs 12.8%) and 25-34 year-olds (22.7% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 45-54 year-olds (2.4% vs 12.0%) and 55-64 year-olds (3.0% vs 10.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 5.6% of the population in the suburb of Crawley as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.0% of the population in the suburb of Crawley as at August 2026.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 14% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $32,965 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | |
| Average taxable income | $86,118 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,368 | 2021 Census, weekly | 25th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $435 | 2021 Census, weekly | 1st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 18.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,976 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 31.4% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Crawley is approximately $35,286. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $32,965.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Crawley is approximately $92,181. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $86,118.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Crawley is approximately $35,286 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $32,965 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Crawley is approximately $92,181 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $86,118 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Crawley's households (~27.7% / 316 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Crawley is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 27.7% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Crawley is $1,368/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Crawley is $1,976/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Crawley is $435/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Crawley had a median income among taxpayers of $32,965 with the average level standing at $86,118. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $64,047 and $84,609 across Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $35,286 (median) and $92,181 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Crawley is $4,778 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Crawley's disposable income is $4,778 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The labour market performance in Crawley lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 59.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,373 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 7,327 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,538 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Crawley has approximately 2,373 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.5%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Crawley stands at 6.5%, which is 2.3 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Crawley is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are education & training (23.0% of employment), accommodation & food (17.6%), and health care & social assistance (12.7%). These three sectors alone account for 53.3% of local employment, indicating significant concentration. Other significant employers include retail trade and professional & technical.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Crawley has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Crawley is 59.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The suburb of Crawley shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 23.0% of the local workforce compared to 9.2% across Greater Perth. With a local vs regional employment ratio of 2.5, this represents a significant industry cluster that likely serves markets beyond the local area. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Crawley's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Crawley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 20.5% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 50.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 64.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 55.0% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 4.0% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
50.7% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Crawley have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
34.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Crawley have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Crawley ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Crawley are: Bachelor Degree (27.5%), Postgraduate (20.5%), Certificate (8.1%).
64.1% of the population in the suburb of Crawley is currently engaged in formal education, including 4.0% in primary school, 1.7% in secondary school, 55.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
Crawley features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.0 people | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 37.4% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 15.3% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 28.3% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 12.6% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,139 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,315 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 50.0% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.6 per family | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Crawley had 1,139 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 15.5% to an estimated 1,315 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Crawley is 2.0 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 50.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (37.4%), group households (12.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 570 family households, couples with children account for 15.3% of all households, couples without children at home 28.3%, and single parent families 4.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Crawley shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 37.4% (versus 24.9% in Greater Perth). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 50.0% compared to 71.5% in Greater Perth. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Marriage patterns reveal 24.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 68.1% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 37.4% of all households in the suburb of Crawley, higher than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 12.6% of households, above the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
Crawley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 53.8% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 40.3% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 59.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 60.5% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 46.2% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
Crawley scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 40.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 53.8% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Crawley, at 31.0% of people, although more residents (52.3%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.9% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Crawley are English, comprising 19.8% of the population, which is notably lower than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 16.8% of the population, and Other, comprising 16.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 11.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Chinese is notably overrepresented at 15.7% of Crawley (vs 4.0% across Greater Perth), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and South African at 0.8% (vs 1.0%).
53.8% of the suburb of Crawley population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
40.3% of the population in the suburb of Crawley speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
2.0% of the suburb of Crawley population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
60.5% of the suburb of Crawley population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Crawley features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 64.5% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 70.4% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,941 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 55th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 23.4% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $350 | 2021 Census, weekly | 44th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 32.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 95th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Crawley, 26.6% of homes are owned outright, 8.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 64.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 6.1% of dwellings in the suburb of Crawley are houses.
In the suburb of Crawley, 70.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 23.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Crawley stands at 26.6%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Crawley is $1,941, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Crawley is $1,150, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Crawley, households with mortgages typically spend 32.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Crawley is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Crawley shows mortgage holders spending 32.7% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 25.6% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Crawley consists of 6.1% detached houses, 23.4% semi-detached dwellings, 70.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Crawley consumes approximately 19.4% of median household income ($5,923 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Crawley show attached dwellings contributing 55% of approvals compared to 94% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 45% of applications versus 6% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Crawley's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 59.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 76th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 75.8% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 80.1% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
Around 59.6% of people in the suburb of Crawley are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Crawley, 1.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.0% of people in the suburb of Crawley are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 1.7% of the suburb of Crawley population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.0% of people in the suburb of Crawley have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Crawley, 59.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 97 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 97th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 24 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 24th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 5,209 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 79th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 189 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 17 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 10.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 24 public transport stops within the suburb of Crawley.
The suburb of Crawley has 5,209 weekly trips across 17 routes, averaging 744 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 124 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 459 m away and the nearest pharmacy 501 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 24 stops nearby, 5,209 weekly trips, access rating 97 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 80 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 80th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 459 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 501 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 551 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 577 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 602 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 825 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 832 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, recent residential development output has been above average within Crawley when compared nationally.
Crawley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Crawley is $618 a week, +6.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Crawley has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Crawley hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide.
The area's income levels rank in the lower 14% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data.
The labour market performance in Crawley lags significantly behind most other regions nationally.
Crawley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Crawley features high concentrations of group households and lone person households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Perth.
Crawley is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Crawley features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
Crawley's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Crawley has an estimated 4,588 residents, up 15.4% since the 2021 Census, with 99 projects tracked in the area around Crawley.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Crawley.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50353). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Crawley from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Crawley with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
