Craigie

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 20.5% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, sitting at 16.6%.

A third of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.3%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 10.3% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the Western Australian average. Very few residents, just 1.2%, speak little or no English.

More than half of the community (53.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 60.8% of adults completing Year 12, which is higher than the national average. Qualifications are often in engineering and management, though a smaller proportion of residents hold a bachelor's degree compared to the rest of Australia.

Typical personal weekly income is $927, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.2% of residents. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 31.5% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's high population of children.

There are 91 First Nations people in the area. For this group, personal income is well above the national average, and Year 12 completion is far above the state figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.3% of households. About a quarter of residents live alone.

Homes here are typically large, with 94.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Rent is a little above the state average, and fewer people own their homes outright compared to most areas.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in similar areas, supported by a high number of bus stops. Most homes have two vehicles, and very few people work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.5% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 70.3% active in the workforce. The most common industries are construction and health care.

The suburb is quite walkable, with 99.2% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 81.7% within a 15-minute walk of groceries, both far above the state average.