Craigie - Beldon

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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 11,592 by November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,036 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,556. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,585 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,625 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Craigie-Beldon's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's rate of 8.9%, as well as the national average, indicating it was a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 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, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected. By 2041, Craigie-Beldon's population is projected to grow by 1,055 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 9.0% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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. As of FY-26, 17 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.7 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $199,000, lower than 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 capita, offering buyers greater choice, although recent periods have shown a moderation in development activity. The area's housing stock comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suitable for buyers seeking space. With around 292 people per approval, Craigie-Beldon reflects a shifting market dynamic.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain 1,048 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Craigie - Beldon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects expected to impact the area notably. Key projects include Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, Heathridge Park Masterplan, Whitfords Activity Centre Precinct (West) Redevelopment, and Craigiebush Estate. The following list details those 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 notable representation in the construction sector. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. In September 2025, 6,727 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate aligned with Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was higher than Greater Perth's average, at 70.3% compared to 65.2%. Key industries for employment among residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction is particularly prominent, employing 1.6 times the regional level. Professional & technical services employ only 6.7% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.7%, while the labour force grew by 3.6%, causing a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.2% over ten years for Craigie - Beldon, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Craigie - Beldon SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,792 and an average income of $78,828. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Greater Perth levels of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $68,282 and $90,022. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Craigie - Beldon cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 38.9% of locals (4,509 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks 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 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 were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than 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, consisting of 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

Educational qualifications in Craigie-Beldon trail regional benchmarks indicate that 23.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, 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 prominent with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (30.5%). Educational participation is high at 26.2%, with 9.6% in primary education, 6.4% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Craigie-Beldon has 61 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,890 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 216 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 270 trips per day, 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 shows superior health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 59% (6,885 people) have private health cover, a rate significantly higher than the Greater Perth average. Mental health issues affect 9.0%, while asthma impacts 7.9%. Notably, 70.8% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 71.5% in Greater Perth. The area has 14.4% (1,673 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 20.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring those of the general 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 was found to have 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 is the predominant religion in Craigie-Beldon, accounting for 42.1% of the population. Notably, Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (32.0%), Australian (24.4%), and Irish (9.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: South African representation is higher at 1.0% in Craigie-Beldon compared to the regional average of 1.8%, Welsh is slightly overrepresented at 0.8% versus 1.1%, and New Zealand representation is also higher at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.9%.

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

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