Craigie - Beldon

The community is slightly younger than the state and national typical age of 38, with a typical resident here being 36. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of children, while the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.

About 32% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the dominant language, with 86.2% of people using it only. Those using another language at home make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents—52.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national average. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, rising by 22 percentage points.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 7 percentage points since 2011. Year 12 completion is about the same as the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,833, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are slightly higher than the national typical of $805, reaching $899.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than most areas.

Caring for children unpaid is very common here, with 31.8% of people doing so—well above the national figure. This aligns with the higher-than-average number of children in the area.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. In this group, the unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is well below the state figure of 15.9%.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (56.0%) or couples without children (26.7%). One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 90.8% of homes being detached. This is far above the national figure, and 95.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, though the area has more public transport stops and routes than most similar places. Only 3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.

About 36% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply, dropping 11 percentage points since 2011.

The area has a high workforce engagement rate, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work. Construction, healthcare, and education are the most common industries.

The suburb is moderately advantaged, scoring 6 out of 10 overall. Its population growth since 2021 has been much higher than most similar areas.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 25.0 degrees, which is well below the state average. Annual rainfall is much lower than in most other areas.

This is a very walkable suburb, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk is far above the state average.