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 is 11,590 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 1,034 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,556. The change is inferred from ABS figures: 11,585 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. The population density is 1,625 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Craigie-Beldon's growth of 9.8% since the 2021 Census exceeds both national (8.6%) and SA3 averages. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.6% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS growth rates by age cohort from their latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Projected demographic shifts suggest a population increase just below the national median by 2041. The area is expected to grow by 1,055 persons to 2041, an increase of 9.1% over 17 years.

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

Craigie-Beldon averaged approximately 57 new dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 285 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25 and 6 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), an average of 3.7 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. This supply lagging behind demand typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $325,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY-26, $5.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Perth, Craigie-Beldon has 64.0% more construction activity per person. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. New development consists of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 292 people per dwelling approval.

By 2041, Craigie-Beldon is projected to grow by approximately 1,050 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely impacting the area's performance. Key projects include Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Heathridge Park Masterplan, Ocean Reef Marina Residential Lots Stage 1, and Edgewater Quarry Redevelopment.

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

Craigie-Beldon has a skilled workforce with a low unemployment rate of 3.8% and significant employment growth of 5.0% over the past year as of June 2025. In this period, 6,725 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate aligned with Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Workforce participation was higher at 70.3% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 6.7% of Craigie-Beldon's workforce compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7% and a slight increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA's employment contracted by 0.82%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, slightly lower than the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. 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.

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

Craigie - Beldon had a median taxpayer income of $59,792 and an average of $78,828 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably high compared to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $66,734 (median) and $87,980 (average). In Craigie - Beldon, household, family, and personal incomes clustered around the 61st percentile nationally in 2021 Census figures. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captured 38.9% of the community (4,508 individuals), slightly higher than the regional average of 32.0%. Residents devoted 16.0% of their income to housing costs, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 56th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 stood at 26.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.2% and rented ones at 23.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, below Perth metro's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Craigie-Beldon was $370, compared to Perth metro's $400. Nationally, Craigie-Beldon's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households making up 24.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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

Educational qualifications in Craigie-Beldon trail regional benchmarks, with 23.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to Australia's 30.4%. This suggests potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.6% in primary, 6.4% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education. A robust network of six schools operates within Craigie-Beldon, educating approximately 2,466 students. The region demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1039) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with four primary 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 10 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,890 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 270 daily trips 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 with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (6,884 people). Mental health issues impact 9.0%, while asthma affects 7.9%. Approximately 70.8% 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), 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 was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 10.5% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 33.1% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Craigie-Beldon, making up 42.1% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Craigie-Beldon compared to Greater Perth, with 0.1% of the population identifying as Jewish.

The top three ancestry groups in Craigie-Beldon are English (32.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (9.2%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African (1.0% vs regional 1.8%), Welsh (0.8% vs 1.1%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.9%) are overrepresented in Craigie-Beldon compared to Greater Perth.

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. This figure is modestly under the Australian 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 Craigie-Beldon's population aged 75-84 grew from 3.7% to 4.8%, while the proportion aged 55-64 declined from 10.7% to 8.9%. Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Craigie-Beldon's age profile by 2041. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 74%, adding 416 residents and reaching a total of 976. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 54% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.