Craigie - Beldon · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Craigie - Beldon

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A younger than average population defines daily life in Craigie - Beldon, where the typical resident is 36. The area has grown by 10% since 2011 to reach 10,556 people, with a notable presence of young families and couples.

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📍 Craigie - Beldon, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Craigie - Beldon sits — Total population

10,556 ▲ +10.1%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Craigie - Beldon — higher than 56% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Craigie - Beldon10,556
6025, WA 31,581
Western Australia 2,660,026
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by about 964 people since 2011. While the typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure of 38, this age has risen by two years over the last decade.

10,556 ▲ +10.1%

Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9,592
  • 2016: 9,801
  • 2021: 10,556

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

36 yrs ▲ +5.9%

Younger than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 34 yrs
  • 2016: 34 yrs
  • 2021: 36 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the area, which is a little above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over represent 13.5% of the population, a figure that is well below the Australian average of 17.2%.

13.5% ▲ +40.4%

Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9.6%
  • 2016: 11.4%
  • 2021: 13.5%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

20.2% ▲ +8.0%

Higher than 74% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.7%
  • 2016: 19.6%
  • 2021: 20.2%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Craigie - Beldon, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 16.7%, which is well above the national figure of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.5% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures.

1.5% ▲ +16.6%

Lower than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.3%
  • 2016: 1.3%
  • 2021: 1.5%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

16.7% ▲ +22.3%

Higher than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.7%
  • 2016: 16.1%
  • 2021: 16.7%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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Craigie - Beldon splits fairly evenly between Married (43%) and Never married (40%), with Divorced at 9%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 39 males; 85+: 67 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 55 males; 80–84: 77 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 120 males; 75–79: 136 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 203 males; 70–74: 205 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 256 males; 65–69: 262 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 236 males; 60–64: 328 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 259 males; 55–59: 305 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 297 males; 50–54: 274 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 345 males; 45–49: 326 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 376 males; 40–44: 369 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 499 males; 35–39: 463 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 525 males; 30–34: 539 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 396 males; 25–29: 433 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 270 males; 20–24: 283 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 239 males; 15–19: 257 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 292 males; 10–14: 282 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 379 males; 5–9: 308 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 466 males; 0–4: 398 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Craigie - Beldon [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/505011070/craigie-beldon/topic/demographics-identity