Crawley

Crawley has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Crawley's resident count reached approximately 4,537 by May 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations of updated ABS figures and newly verified addresses. This represents a 14.1% expansion, or an additional 562 residents, since the 2021 Census reported a total of 3,975 individuals. The estimation is based on a baseline resident figure of 4,521 calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 30 freshly validated address points post-Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Crawley records a density of 3,195 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top quarter of national locations analyzed. The suburb's growth rate of 14.1% outpaced the country's average benchmark of 9.3%, establishing it as a local growth pacesetter. This upward trajectory was almost exclusively fueled by arrivals from overseas.

Projections for the local statistical division align with the 2024 releases from ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as their starting point. Where specific local projections are unavailable, or for timeframes extending past 2032, calculations apply age-group expansion rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecast, which relies on 2022 data. Future demographic paths suggest the suburb of Crawley will see growth exceeding the national median, adding 645 residents by 2041 under aggregated SA2-level estimates, which translates to a total increase of 13.9% across the 16 years.

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

According to building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics, developers in the suburb of Crawley secure approvals for approximately 18 homes annually. A total of 91 dwellings received approval throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 8 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the area added an average of 3.3 new residents per finished home during the FY-21 to FY-25 window, incoming demand outstrips the supply of new construction. This imbalance typically triggers upward pressure on prices and intensifies buyer rivalry. Furthermore, the average projected cost of new residential projects stands at $906,000, signaling a clear developer focus on high-end, premium housing projects.

Per capita building approvals in the suburb of Crawley sit at roughly three-quarters of the rate seen in Greater Perth, though the area places in the 85th percentile across the country and has experienced a recent uptick in building approvals. The construction pipeline is split between standalone houses at 48.0% and multi-unit projects at 52.0%. This leaning toward medium and high-density options provides more accessible price brackets and appeals to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. Interestingly, developers are building a higher proportion of detached single-family residences than the 6.0% share recorded at the Census, indicating sustained demand for traditional family homes even as density rises. Recording approximately 112 people for every approved home, the area displays clear hallmarks of a growing urban pocket.

Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the suburb of Crawley is projected to add 629 residents by 2041. Under current construction trajectories, incoming residential supply is expected to adequately satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially underpinning expansion beyond current projections.

Crawley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 24thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are major influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has tracked 5 projects likely to impact the suburb of Crawley, with key projects including Student Living Block, Matilda Bay Foreshore Upgrades, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, and WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre, with details on the most relevant schemes listed below.

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The labour market performance in Crawley lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Locals in the suburb of Crawley display high levels of formal education and are frequently employed in vital services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.6% drawn from regional statistical estimates. In March 2026, working residents numbered 2,432, while the local jobless rate stood 2.4% higher than the 4.2% recorded across Greater Perth. Participation in the workforce is relatively low at 60.8%, falling short of the Greater Perth benchmark of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a modest 10.8% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this data reflects the influence of pandemic-related restrictions.

The primary employment fields for working residents are education & training, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The local concentration of jobs in education & training is highly pronounced, reaching 2.5 times the wider metropolitan proportion. Conversely, builders and construction workers are underrepresented, accounting for 2.7% of local employees compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. With a ratio of 1.7 jobs for every resident at the Census, the suburb of Crawley operates as a regional job hub, hosting a larger pool of employment positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring suburbs.

Regional statistics from SALM and ABS show that for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce grew by 2.3% while total employment dipped by 0.6%, leading to a 2.8 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Perth saw jobs grow by 2.0% and the overall labor pool expand by 2.5%, resulting in a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional indicators for future job trends in the suburb of Crawley. These five and ten-year predictions have been modeled against local employment distributions to map potential trajectories. While national job numbers are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce profile suggests employment in the area could rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple proportional weighting based on industry mix without adjusting for specific local population growth.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

ATO records for the financial year 2023 indicate that the suburb of Crawley registered a median taxpayer income of $30,695, with the average income reaching $83,093. This positioning is highly competitive nationally and contrasts with median and average marks of $60,748 and $80,248 across the Greater Perth area. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would stand at approximately $34,050 for the median and $92,175 for the average. Census records show individual incomes are low, ranking in the 1st percentile at $435 weekly, while household income ranks in the 25th percentile. The largest income group contains 27.7% of residents, representing 1,256 people, earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the metropolitan share of 32.0% in this bracket. Financial strain from housing costs is substantial, with only 80.6% of income left after housing expenses, placing the area in the 21st percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the locality in the 6th decile.

Crawley features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

At the time of the Census, the residential composition of the suburb of Crawley consisted of 6.1% freestanding houses and 93.8% multi-unit housing options such as townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings. This differs from the metropolitan Perth distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Crawley was lower than the metropolitan average at 26.6%, with the remaining properties being serviced by a mortgage (8.9%) or occupied by tenants (64.5%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were higher than the metropolitan average of $1,907 at $1,941, while the median weekly rent matched the metropolitan figure of $350. Compared nationally, local mortgage commitments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs sit below the national benchmark of $375.

Crawley features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Families represent 50.0% of all households in the suburb of Crawley, consisting of 15.3% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 4.6% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the other 50.0%, with single-person living arrangements making up 37.4% and shared group households comprising 12.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth median of 2.6.

Crawley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Formal qualifications among residents in the suburb of Crawley are exceptionally high, with 50.7% of people aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 30.1% in Greater Perth. This educational concentration aligns the local population with white-collar and knowledge-sector opportunities. Undergraduate degrees are held by 27.5% of the cohort, postgraduate credentials by 20.5%, and graduate diplomas by 2.7%. Vocational and technical certifications are held by 14.6% of residents aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas at 6.5% and certificates at 8.1%.

Academic enrollment rates are notably elevated, with 64.1% of residents currently studying in an educational institution. This population is distributed across tertiary studies at 55.0%, primary schools at 4.0%, and secondary schools at 1.7%.

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

Local transport links include 24 active stops in the suburb of Crawley, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 17 routes, supporting 5,186 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is high, with residents living an average of 124 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of travel at 48%, followed by buses at 22% and walking at 17%. Household car ownership stands at 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, below the regional average. A small share of residents, 10.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.

Local transit routes average 740 daily trips across the network, which translates to roughly 216 weekly passenger services for each individual stop.

Crawley's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Assessments of local health data reveal positive outcomes across the suburb of Crawley, characterized by low mortality rates, a very low frequency of chronic diseases across all age cohorts, and an exceptionally high rate of private health insurance coverage held by approximately 60% of the population, which accounts for 2,730 people.

The primary diagnosed conditions among residents are mental health challenges and asthma, which affect 9.8% and 7.0% of locals, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.8% of the population reported no chronic health issues, exceeding the Greater Perth average of 71.9%. Residents aged 65 and older represent 12.6% of the population, totaling 571 people, which is lower than the metropolitan average of 16.1%. Senior residents enjoy particularly positive health profiles, with national health benchmarks for this cohort outperforming the general population.

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

The suburb of Crawley demonstrates notable multicultural traits, with 40.3% of residents communicating in a language other than English at home, and 53.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the largest religious denomination, followed by 31.0% of the community. The most distinct religious concentration relative to the wider metropolitan area is Judaism, which accounts for 0.9% of residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding parental backgrounds, the largest ancestry cohorts in the suburb of Crawley are English at 19.8% of the population, which is lower than the metropolitan level of 28.0%, Australian at 16.8%, and Other ancestries at 16.2%, which is higher than the regional average of 11.2%. Other demographic variations are visible, with Chinese ancestry representing 15.7% of the population compared to 4.0% regionally, French ancestry at 0.8% compared to 0.5%, and South Australian ancestry at 0.8% compared to 1.0% metropolitan-wide.

Crawley hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in the suburb of Crawley is 22 years, which sits well below the metropolitan average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Crawley contains a high concentration of young people aged 15 - 24 (47.1%) but fewer mature adults aged 45 - 54 (2.5%). The local proportion of residents aged 15 - 24 is much higher than the national share of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has fallen by 1.6 years from 24 to 22, indicating a shift toward a younger demographic. Key shifts reveal the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 18.7% to 22.2% of the population, while the 15 to 24 group grew from 44.9% to 47.1%. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 8.9% to 7.4% and the 5 to 14 bracket fell from 5.2% to 4.0%. Demographic projections suggest the age structure in the suburb of Crawley will shift by 2041, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 27%, adding 268 people to reach 1,276, while the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.