Craigie
A median house price of $458,000 sits well below most metropolitan Perth markets, and it explains much of what defines Craigie. The suburb skews young at a median age of 35, which is 5.0 years below the national figure, and that younger profile lines up with the 49.7% of households carrying a mortgage rather than owning outright. Detached housing dominates at 88.4% of dwellings, with apartments at just 1.0%, so this is a family-oriented landscape rather than a high-density one. Household income lands in the 63.5th percentile nationally, and the 32.8% of residents born overseas runs 11.2 points above the national share, an unusually international mix for an affordable outer suburb.
Population
6,456
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,792/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$458K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $458,000 median, Craigie is one of the more accessible options in Perth's northern corridor, and the stock matches the entry-buyer profile. Separate houses make up 88.4% of dwellings while apartments sit at only 1.0%, so buyers are choosing detached homes rather than units. Three-bedroom homes are the norm at 59.6% and four-plus-bedroom homes at 35.8%, leaving two-bedroom dwellings a thin 3.8%, which means smaller-footprint buyers have little to choose from. Affordability is the standout: monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 22.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite a household income in only the 63.5th percentile. That gap between modest income and manageable repayments is why nearly half the suburb, 49.7%, holds a mortgage.
For Buyers
At a $458,000 median, Craigie is one of the more accessible options in Perth's northern corridor, and the stock matches the entry-buyer profile. Separate houses make up 88.4% of dwellings while apartments sit at only 1.0%, so buyers are choosing detached homes rather than units. Three-bedroom homes are the norm at 59.6% and four-plus-bedroom homes at 35.8%, leaving two-bedroom dwellings a thin 3.8%, which means smaller-footprint buyers have little to choose from. Affordability is the standout: monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 22.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite a household income in only the 63.5th percentile. That gap between modest income and manageable repayments is why nearly half the suburb, 49.7%, holds a mortgage.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $375 against the $458,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, materially higher than the sub-2% yields common in premium Perth suburbs, which makes Craigie a cash-flow play rather than a capital-growth one. The renter share is 24.5%, below the owner-occupier majority, so the tenant pool is moderate rather than deep. A vacancy rate of 5.4% is on the higher side and suggests landlords face some competition to fill properties. Development is minimal, with only 5 applications lodged in 12 months and those mostly single grouped dwellings rather than new estates, so future supply is constrained. With overseas-born residents at 32.8%, 11.2 points above national, migration-driven rental demand provides a steadier floor than the headline vacancy figure alone would imply.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Craigie iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Whitford Catholic Primary School
PP-6 · 637 students
Craigie Heights Primary School
K-6 · 365 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below the national figure, marking Craigie as a younger, family-stage suburb, and the 2,257 couple-with-children families against 1,374 couples without children confirm that lean. Overseas-born residents reach 32.8%, which is 11.2 points above national, an unusually international profile for an affordable outer suburb. Ancestry is led by English (2,860), Irish (808) and Scottish (661), and the top non-English languages are Italian (23 speakers), Afrikaans (22) and Mandarin (20), reflecting a British and South African migrant blend rather than an Asian one. University qualifications sit at 29.8%, just 0.3 points below national, so educational attainment tracks the country closely. Average household size is 2.4, only 0.1 below national, consistent with the family-heavy composition.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.4%
Houses
10.6%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward mortgaged ownership: 49.7% of households carry a mortgage, 25.7% own outright and 24.5% rent, so the suburb is dominated by working buyers still paying down loans rather than established outright owners. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 88.4% separate houses, with semi-detached at 10.6% and apartments a negligible 1.0%. Three-bedroom homes account for 59.6% and four-plus-bedroom homes 35.8%, a family-sized profile. The $458,000 median is affordable relative to income, with mortgage-to-income at 22.3% and rent-to-income at 20.9%, both well below the 30% stress line. Neither stress flag is triggered, which is rare and reflects how the modest median keeps repayments manageable even on a household income in the 63.5th percentile rather than a high one.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$375
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$927
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.4%
Unoccupied
150
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.9%
Couples, no children
5,113
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in essential and trade sectors rather than corporate ones: Healthcare leads at 16.5% (395 workers), Construction follows at 15.2% (363) and Education at 12.3% (295), with Professional/Tech a smaller 8.3% and Public Admin 7.7%. By occupation, Professionals (746) and Clerical/Admin (465) top the list, ahead of Community/Personal workers (413) and Managers (335). Unemployment is moderate at 4.9% and the full-time employment rate is 65.5%, with participation at 65.6%. The SEIFA scores tell a consistent middle-tier story: IRSAD decile 6, IRSD decile 7, IER decile 7 and IEO decile 5. The lower IEO reflects the trade and care-sector workforce, which carries fewer university credentials, while the higher IER decile shows household economic resources hold up better than education alone would predict.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.5%
Part-time
29.6%
Participation
65.6%
Employed
3,201
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.8%
Postgraduate
5.2%
Born Overseas
32.8%
Dwellings
2,611
Transport to Work
Craigie is a car-dependent suburb, with 88.0% of commuters driving, only 5.1% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling, so daily life assumes a vehicle. No schools are recorded inside the 4.68 km2 boundary in this dataset, meaning families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the low-density layout at 1,380 residents per km2. On the social indicators the suburb reads as stable middle-tier: it scores IRSAD decile 6 and IRSD decile 7 for relative disadvantage, both above the midpoint, and only 3.7% of residents (232 people) need daily assistance. Volunteering runs at 14.4% and residential turnover is low at 21.4%, so 78.6% of residents stayed put, a sign of settled, longer-term households rather than transient renters.
Drive
88.0%
Public Transport
5.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Craigie compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craigie a good suburb to live in?
Craigie suits affordability-focused families. The median house price is $458,000, well below most of metropolitan Perth, and it scores IRSAD decile 6 and IRSD decile 7, both above the national midpoint. With 88.4% detached houses and a young median age of 35, five years below national, it is a settled family suburb, though it is car-dependent with 88.0% of commuters driving.
What is the median house price in Craigie?
The median house price in Craigie is $458,000, which is affordable compared with most metropolitan Perth markets. Weekly rent averages $375 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Craigie?
No schools are recorded inside the 4.68 km2 Craigie boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. University qualifications among residents sit at 29.8%, just 0.3 points below the national figure, so attainment tracks the country closely.
Is Craigie safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Craigie in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 7 for relative disadvantage, above the national midpoint, and only 3.7% of its residents (232 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a stable, lower-disadvantage area.
Is Craigie good for property investment?
Rent of $375 a week against a $458,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.3%, far higher than the sub-2% common in premium Perth suburbs, so it is a cash-flow play. The renter share is 24.5% and vacancy sits at 5.4%, slightly elevated, so landlords face some competition to fill properties.
How is Craigie's population changing?
Craigie has 6,456 residents at a density of 1,380 per km2, and forward forecasts are not in this dataset. The young median age of 35, five years below national, and 32.8% overseas-born residents, 11.2 points above national, point to family formation and migration sustaining household demand rather than rapid headcount growth.
What languages are spoken in Craigie?
About 32.8% of Craigie residents were born overseas, 11.2 points above the national figure. English dominates, with Italian (23 speakers), Afrikaans (22), Mandarin (20) and German (16) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a British and South African migrant mix rather than an Asian one.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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