Crawley

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Crawley statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,517 people. This figure reflects a growth of 542 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,975 people. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 4,414 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 28 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,181 persons per square kilometer for Crawley (SA2), placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 13.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%, indicating its status as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods for Crawley (SA2).

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Crawley (SA2) expected to increase by 701 persons to reach a total of 5,218 people by 2041. This would reflect a gain of 24.3% in total over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Crawley among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Crawley has received approximately 11 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 57 homes. In FY-26 so far, seven approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 13 new residents per year.

Crawley's construction rate is 51.0% below the Greater Perth average per person. Recent development consists of 43.0% standalone homes and 57.0% townhouses or apartments. The expected construction cost for these properties averages $906,000. AreaSearch estimates Crawley's population will grow by 1,099 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing housing supply if current development rates continue.

Looking ahead, Crawley is expected to grow by 1,099 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Crawley has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the local area significantly. These key projects are: Student Living Block, Matilda Bay Foreshore Upgrades, Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre, and WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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Employment drivers in Crawley are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Crawley has a highly educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, Crawley has 2,509 residents in work and an unemployment rate of 1.6% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Crawley is significantly lower at 55.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among Crawley residents are education & training, accommodation & food, and health care & social assistance. The area has a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 2.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 2.7% of Crawley's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 9.3%. As at the Census, there are 1.7 workers for every resident in Crawley, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.7% while employment declined by 3.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.0 percentage points in Crawley. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data for WA as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Crawley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Crawley had a median income among taxpayers of $30,695 and an average income of $83,093. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Crawley would be approximately $33,648 (median) and $91,087 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows individual incomes at the 1st percentile are $435 weekly, while household income is higher at the 25th percentile. The predominant income cohort in Crawley spans 27.7% of locals (1,251 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This aligns with the region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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

Dwelling structure in Crawley, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 27 August 2016, comprised 6.1% houses and 93.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Perth metropolitan area's 68.6% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crawley was at 26.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (8.9%) or rented (64.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crawley stood at $1,941, below Perth metro's average of $3,293. Median weekly rent in Crawley was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $450. Nationally, Crawley's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 50.0% of all households, including 15.3% couples with children, 28.3% couples without children, and 4.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 50.0%, with lone person households at 37.4% and group households making up 12.6%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Crawley's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 50.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in Western Australia (WA) and 30.1% in the Greater Perth area. This significant educational advantage indicates strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 20.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%.

Technical qualifications comprise 14.6% of educational achievements among residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas accounting for 6.5% and certificates for 8.1%. Educational participation is notably high, with 64.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 55.0% in tertiary education, 4.0% in primary education, and 1.7% pursuing secondary education.

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

Crawley has 24 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 17 different routes, which together facilitate 5,186 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 124 meters to the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, services run approximately 740 times across all routes, equating to about 216 weekly trips per individual stop.

Crawley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Crawley shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% (2,718 people), compared to 86.3% across Greater Perth.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Crawley, affecting 9.8 and 7.0% of residents respectively. A total of 75.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.2% in Greater Perth. As of 16th August 2022, 10.9% (492 people) of Crawley's population is aged 65 and over, lower than the 21.5% in Greater Perth. Seniors' health outcomes are particularly strong, aligning with the general population's health profile.

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's population shows high linguistic diversity, with 40.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 53.8% of Crawley residents were born outside Australia. Christianity is the predominant religion in Crawley, comprising 31.0%.

Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.9% versus 0.5%. The top three parental ancestry groups are English (19.8%), Australian (16.8%), and Other (16.2%). These figures differ from regional averages: English is lower than the regional average of 29.2%, Australian is lower than 22.1%, while Other is substantially higher than 8.2%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation compared to regional averages, such as Chinese (15.7% vs 5.6%), French (0.8% vs 0.7%), and South African (0.8% vs 1.1%).

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

Crawley's median age is 24 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Crawley has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (45.3%), but fewer residents aged 45-54 (2.2%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has decreased from 8.9% to 6.9%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has dropped from 3.7% to 2.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Crawley's age profile. The number of residents aged 15-24 is projected to grow by 19%, increasing from 2,046 to 2,442. Conversely, the numbers in both the 35-44 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease.