Craigie (WA)

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Based on local statistical reviews and newly verified addresses by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Craigie (WA) has an estimated occupancy of 7,335 residents as of May 2026. This marks a rise of 879 people (13.6%) from the 6,456 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This growth is calculated from a base population of 7,316, which Districts estimated after evaluating the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures and incorporating 60 new verified addresses since the Census. With these numbers, the suburb of Craigie (WA) has a density of 1,567 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for locations audited nationally by Districts. The expansion rate of 13.6% in the suburb of Craigie (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3% and the wider SA3 region, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 62.0% of the overall population gains in recent times.

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Craigie boasts a highly capable labor pool where essential service industries are prominently featured, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.2% and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the previous twelve months according to Districts aggregated statistical area information. By March 2026, there were 4,191 employed residents, with the unemployment rate matching Greater Perth's 4.2% while workforce participation significantly exceeds the norm at 75.4% relative to Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census data indicates that only 8.2% of residents were working from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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According to tax data for the 2023 financial year, Craigie taxpayers recorded a median income of $61,654 and an average income of $81,283. These figures are high on a national scale and compare to Greater Perth medians and averages of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $68,393 and an average of $90,167 as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, individual incomes sit at the 71st percentile ($927 weekly), while household incomes are at the 52nd percentile. The data indicates that 39.3% of residents (2,882 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the broader region where fall into this range. Housing expenses account for of earnings, yet healthy incomes keep disposable earnings at the rd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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The local housing stock consists of 88.4% detached houses and 11.6% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to metro Perth where houses make up 77.8% and alternative dwellings represent 22.1%. Outright home ownership in Craigie is lower than the metropolitan average at 25.8%, with the remaining properties being purchased via mortgages (49.6%) or rented (24.5%). Typical monthly mortgage payments are below the metro average at $1,733, whereas weekly rents average $375, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent levels equal the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 70.4% of households, comprising couples with children at 29.3%, couples without children at 26.1%, and single-parent households at 13.8%. The remaining 29.6% are non-family households, with single-person households at 25.4% and group shared homes at 4.2%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Tertiary attainment in Craigie tracks below the metropolitan benchmark, with 24.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university qualification compared to 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.8%, followed by postgrad degrees at 3.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (30.3%).

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Public transport services include 29 active bus stops located within Craigie. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which combine to deliver 1,867 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 217 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban setup, most residents travel out of the area for work, with private cars being the main transport mode at 81%, followed by trains at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A modest 8.2% of residents work from home based on 2021 Census records, which were influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators are generally positive, with mortality rates and illness patterns matching national averages across both youth and elderly demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is high at roughly 59% of the population (4,362 individuals).

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Cultural diversity is higher than in most comparable markets, with 10.6% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.8% born overseas. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.9% of the population. The most distinct variance is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the local population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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Craigie's median age of 35 years is slightly younger than Greater Perth's 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 demographic is highly represented at 18.2% compared to Greater Perth, while the 55 - 64 age bracket is less common at 7.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 16.1% to 17.4% and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 4.2% to 5.4%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group fell from 9.6% to 7.6% and the 25 to 34 cohort declined from to . Population forecasts for point to significant changes, with the to cohort projected to expand by people () from to . Overall, residents aged and over will account for of total population growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to will contract.

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Craigie currently has an estimated 601 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 344 children aged 0-2 and 230 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 566 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 742. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.