Crawley

Crawley is far younger than most of the country, with a typical resident aged 24 and a huge 44.9% of the population between 15 and 24. Children and seniors are both much less common here than in the rest of Western Australia.

International roots are a defining feature, as 51.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 38.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken at 13%.

Residents are much less likely to identify with a religion than those in other areas, with 48.8% reporting no religion, well above the national figure.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified; 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 88.5% of residents completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national average.

Typical personal and household incomes are well below the state and national figures. This is consistent with the very young population and high proportion of students.

The area is generally healthier than most, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 33.9%, far above the national figure. Conversely, far fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to other areas.

First Nations residents are typically younger than the state average, with a median age of 20. While unemployment is well above the national figure, Year 12 completion is among the highest at 91.8%.

Many residents live alone—37.5%—which is far above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

Rental properties dominate the area at 62.9%, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high and 15.2% of homes have no car, far above the national figure. Residents have excellent access to buses and a very short drive time to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 76% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a huge number of recent overseas arrivals, at 51.3%.

Full-time work is far less common here than nationally, and the unemployment rate is well above the state average. Many residents work in education, training, or hospitality.

Crawley is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. Most residents can reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes on foot.