Craigie - Beldon
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Craigie-Beldon's population, according to AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 11,592 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,036 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,556. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,585 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,625 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Craigie-Beldon's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA3 area (8.9%) and the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in its region. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.6% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is employing 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 post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, Craigie-Beldon is expected to grow by approximately 1,055 persons to reach a population of around 12,647 by 2041, with an overall increase of about 9.0% over the 17-year period.

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

Craigie-Beldon has averaged approximately 57 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 285 homes. In FY-26 so far, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.7 people have moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand outpacing supply, which typically influences prices upwards and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $199,000, below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $5.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Craigie-Beldon exhibits 64.0% higher development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, though recent periods have shown moderation in development activity. New building activity comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With approximately 292 people per approval, Craigie-Beldon reflects a transitioning market.

Population forecasts indicate an increase of 1,048 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Craigie - Beldon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 12 projects potentially impacting the area, notable ones being Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Heathridge Park Masterplan, Whitfords Activity Centre Precinct (West) Redevelopment, and Craigiebush Estate. The following details those likely most relevant.

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

Craigie-Beldon has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% in June 2025, aligning with Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%. As of June 2025, 6,725 residents were employed, with workforce participation at 70.3%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized, employing 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services employ only 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment levels increased by 5.0% during the year to June 2025, while the labour force grew by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7% and unemployment increase slightly. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Craigie-Beldon's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 2022, Craigie - Beldon had a median income among taxpayers of $59,792. The average income stood at $78,828. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to $58,380 (median) and $78,020 (average) across Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Craigie - Beldon would be approximately $68,282 (median) and $90,022 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Craigie - Beldon cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 38.9% of locals (4,509 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income in Craigie - Beldon, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Craigie - Beldon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Craigie-Beldon's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 90.7% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 88.7% houses and 11.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Craigie-Beldon was at 26.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (50.2%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Perth metro's average of $2,080 and Australia's national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Craigie-Beldon was recorded at $370, compared to Perth metro's $400 and the national figure of $375.

Craigie - Beldon has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.0% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.7.

Craigie - Beldon performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Craigie-Beldon has a university degree holder rate of 23.1% among residents aged 15+, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 41.2% of residents, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.5%. Current educational participation is high at 26.2%, including primary education (9.6%), secondary education (6.4%), and tertiary education (4.2%).

Six schools operate in Craigie-Beldon, educating approximately 2,466 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039) indicating balanced educational opportunities. The area has four primary schools and two secondary schools serving distinct age groups.

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

Craigie-Beldon has 61 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,890 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents being an average of 216 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 270 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Craigie - Beldon is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Craigie-Beldon demonstrates above-average health outcomes.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (6,885 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 70.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.5% across Greater Perth. The area has 14.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,673 people), which is lower than the 20.1% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Craigie - Beldon was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Craigie-Beldon had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 10.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Craigie-Beldon, accounting for 42.1%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (32.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (9.2%). Notably, South African ancestry was higher in Craigie-Beldon at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 1.8%, Welsh at 0.8% versus 1.1%, and New Zealand at 1.1% versus 0.9%.

Craigie - Beldon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Craigie-Beldon's median age in 2021 was 36 years, nearly matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Craigie-Beldon had a higher percentage of residents aged 0-4 (8.2%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (10.4%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 increased from 3.7% to 4.8%, while the percentage of those aged 55-64 decreased from 10.7% to 8.9%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Craigie-Beldon's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 74%, adding 416 residents to reach a total of 976. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 54% of the population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are projected to experience population declines.