Craigie - Beldon

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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the resident count of Craigie - Beldon stands at approximately 11,934 in May 2026. Compared to the 10,556 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 1,378 people (13.1%). This updated figure is calculated using the ABS estimated resident population of 11,907 in June 2025 alongside 68 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Consequently, the local density reaches 1,673 persons per square kilometer, a concentration that surpasses typical figures across locations analyzed nationwide by AreaSearch. The local expansion rate of 13.1% since the 2021 census outstripped the national average (9.3%) as well as the surrounding SA3 region, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth. Overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for roughly 51.8% of the total population growth over recent intervals.

AreaSearch utilizes projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 areas excluded from these datasets, or to project changes beyond 2032, growth rates categorized by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data) are applied. Looking ahead to prospective demographic shifts, the locality is projected to experience expansion slightly below the median rate of all statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch. Based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, the population is set to grow by 998 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 8.1% over the 16 years.

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

In Craigie - Beldon, an average of 57 dwellings secure development approval annually, resulting in a cumulative 285 homes over the last 5 financial years. Within the current FY-26 period, 43 approvals have been logged. With an average of 4.2 new residents per constructed dwelling settling in the area each year over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the incoming housing volume is lagging behind local demand, which typically escalates purchaser rivalry and generates upward price momentum. Concurrently, newly built houses carry a mean value of $199,000, which falls below regional benchmarks and points to more economical home options for buyers. Additionally, commercial development approvals total $5.5 million in the current financial year, highlighting that the locality remains overwhelmingly residential.

On a per capita basis, building activity in Craigie - Beldon exceeds that of Greater Perth by 64.0%, providing purchasers with more options, although the pace of construction has declined in recent times. Modern residential development is composed of 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% semi-detached properties or units, preserving the suburban character of the area through a focus on standalone homes that attract individuals looking for extra space. Reflecting a developing marketplace, there are approximately 300 people for each dwelling approval.

Long-term forecasts indicate that Craigie - Beldon will add 971 residents by 2041, according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Retaining current building volumes should allow housing availability to sufficiently satisfy incoming demand, establishing advantageous buying conditions and potentially facilitating expansion that outpaces current predictions.

Craigie - Beldon has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes in infrastructure, major projects, and zoning plans exert a powerful influence on local property dynamics. A total of 15 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the local community. Major undertakings include the Ocean Reef Road Grade Separation, the Whitfords Activity Centre Precinct (West) Redevelopment, the Heathridge Park Masterplan, and the Craigiebush Estate, with the list below highlighting the developments expected to be most significant.

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Employment performance in Craigie - Beldon has been broadly consistent with national averages

The local workforce in Craigie - Beldon is highly qualified, with the construction sector showing particularly strong representation. The area has an unemployment rate of 4.5% and recorded an estimated 3.2% increase in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents count 6,801, with the local unemployment rate running 0.3% higher than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation aligns with standard patterns at 75.2%, compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census responses, a minor 8.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The community shows an exceptionally high concentration of workers in construction, employing staff at 1.6 times the average regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical services engage only 6.7% of local employees, which is below the 8.2% recorded in Greater Perth. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that this predominantly residential district provides few employment prospects within its immediate borders.

According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.2% and the labor force grow by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% rise in employment, a 2.5% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends within Craigie - Beldon. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary significantly across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local worker profile suggests Craigie - Beldon's employment will grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting that this calculation is a basic weighted projection for illustration and excludes localized demographic forecasts.

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

The most recent postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that household earnings in the Craigie - Beldon SA2 rank exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $62,425 and an average of $81,494. This compares to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since financial year 2023, contemporary valuations for March 2026 are estimated at $69,248 for the median and $90,401 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and individual earnings in Craigie - Beldon around the 61st percentile nationally. Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 38.9% of the population (4,642 individuals), mirroring wider trends in the surrounding region where 32.0% fall into this category. High accommodation costs account for 16.0% of household income, but robust earnings keep net disposable income at the 55th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income measure situated in the 5th decile.

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

The mix of residences in Craigie - Beldon at the time of the latest Census consisted of 90.7% standalone houses and 9.3% alternative housing types, such as townhouses, units, or other dwellings, compared to the wider Perth metro breakdown of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Craigie - Beldon reached 26.7%, trailing the Perth metro level, while the remaining properties were held under a mortgage (50.2%) or occupied by tenants (23.1%). The median monthly payment for home loans in the area stood at $1,800, which was below the Perth metro average of $1,907, whereas the median weekly rent was $370, compared to $350 in Perth metro. Across the country, home loan repayments in Craigie - Beldon are below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national benchmark of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of households at 72.0%, consisting of couples with children at 31.0%, couples without children at 26.7%, and single parent households at 13.2%. The remaining 28.0% consist of non-family households, with single person dwellings making up 24.4% and group homes accounting for 3.5%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.5, which is slightly below 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

Academic credentials in Craigie - Beldon sit below broader regional comparisons, with 23.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, relative to 30.4% across Australia. This difference points to opportunities for future educational advancement and training programs. Undergraduate degrees represent the largest cohort at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 41.2% of the population aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 30.5%.

Enrolment levels in study are highly significant, with 26.2% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This comprises 9.6% of residents in primary schools, 6.4% in secondary schools, and 4.2% attending higher education institutions.

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

Public transit statistics show 60 active passenger stops operating within Craigie - Beldon, consisting of bus services. These facilities are served by 10 separate routes, which combine to support 1,892 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 216 meters from the closest transit point. Because the area is mostly residential, the majority of workers travel outward for employment, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 81% of commuters, and 12% utilizing trains. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per residence. A relatively low 8.5% of local workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 dynamics.

Service frequency across all local transit routes averages 270 trips daily, which translates to approximately 31 weekly journeys per active stop.

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

An examination of local health indicators reveals favorable outcomes throughout Craigie - Beldon, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with younger generations showing extremely low rates of typical medical conditions. Private health insurance coverage is also remarkably high, encompassing approximately 60% of the population (7,148 people).

Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequent medical issues locally, affecting 9.0 and 7.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.8% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Health conditions among working-age individuals generally align with standard patterns. The population includes 14.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,739 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. Senior residents experience above-average health profiles, though they rank lower nationally relative to the broader local 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 exhibits greater cultural diversity than most comparable property markets, with 10.5% of residents using a language other than English at home and 33.1% born in another country. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 42.1% of the local population. However, the most pronounced disproportion is found in Judaism, which makes up 0.1% of the community, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding parental birthplace and heritage, the three most common ancestries in Craigie - Beldon are English, representing 32.0% of the community, Australian at 24.4%, and Irish at 9.2%. Notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds are also apparent: South Australian backgrounds account for 1.0% of Craigie - Beldon (matching the regional average of 1.0%), Welsh representation is 0.8% (compared to 0.7% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry stands at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% regionally).

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

The median age in Craigie - Beldon is 36 years, closely aligning with the Greater Perth median of 37 and sitting slightly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Perth metro area, Craigie - Beldon shows a larger proportion of young children aged 0 - 4 (7.8%) but a lower share of youth aged 15 - 24 (10.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age category has expanded from 3.7% to 5.0% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 16.1% to 17.3%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 10.7% to 8.8%, and the 25 to 34 age bracket has fallen from 17.9% to 16.8%. Population models suggest that Craigie - Beldon's age distribution will transform notably by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to experience the fastest growth at 60%, adding 357 residents to reach 957. Older residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 52% of total population growth, highlighting local aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to decrease in size.