Craigie - Beldon

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Craigie - Beldon's population is around 11,945 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,389 people (13.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,556 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,585 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,675 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Craigie - Beldon's 13.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as 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). Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to increase by 1,055 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 5.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Craigie - Beldon has averaged around 57 new dwelling approvals per year, with 285 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 23 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $199,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $5.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, supporting the area's residential character.

Compared to Greater Perth, Craigie - Beldon has 64.0% more construction activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. Recent construction comprises 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 292 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Population forecasts indicate Craigie - Beldon will gain 695 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Craigie - Beldon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Heathridge Park Masterplan, Whitfords Activity Centre Precinct (West) Redevelopment, and Craigiebush Estate, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The employment environment in Craigie - Beldon shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Craigie - Beldon possesses a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and 4.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,766 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.2% above Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (76.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. Meanwhile, professional & technical services have a limited presence with 6.7% employment compared to 8.2% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.3% while the labour force increased by 4.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Craigie - Beldon. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Craigie - Beldon's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Craigie - Beldon SA2's median income among taxpayers is $62,425, with an average of $81,494. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,430 (median) and $89,334 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Craigie - Beldon cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 38.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,646 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 55th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Craigie - Beldon, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.7% houses and 9.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Craigie - Beldon was slightly lagging that of Perth metro, at 26.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (50.2%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $370, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Craigie - Beldon's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 72.0% of all households, comprising 31.0% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Craigie - Beldon trail regional benchmarks, with 23.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.5%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 60 active transport stops operating within Craigie - Beldon comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 1,892 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 12% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 8.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 270 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

Craigie - Beldon's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Craigie - Beldon, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (7,155 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.0% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 70.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,773 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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

Craigie - Beldon is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 10.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. The main religion in Craigie - Beldon is Christianity, which makes up 42.1% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% 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 Craigie - Beldon are English, comprising 32.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.4% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.0% of Craigie - Beldon (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.7%) and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.8%).

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

At 36 years, Craigie - Beldon's median age is nearly matching the Greater Perth average of 37 and is similarly modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Craigie - Beldon has a higher concentration of 0 - 4 residents (7.9%) but fewer 15 - 24 year-olds (10.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.7% to 5.2% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 10.7% to 8.9% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 17.9% to 16.5%. Demographic modeling suggests Craigie - Beldon's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 56%, adding 350 residents to reach 976. Senior residents (65+) will drive 57% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.