City of Perth
Crawley
Crawley at a glance
Walk score
58
Somewhat walkable
Population
3,975
Median age 24
The brief
What to know about Crawley.
Crawley (6009) sits in the Perth region of Western Australia.
Crawley has roughly 3,975 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Crawley scores 58/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crawley's population at 3,975, with a median age of 24. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 63% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,975
Median age
24
Family households
50%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
3,975
Median age: 24
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
WA Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Perth, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
11,836
total offences in 2025-26 across the Perth LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
58
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Crawley.
Local schools for Crawley
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Government School Catchment
Nedlands Primary School
Hollywood Primary School
Dalkeith Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Crawley.
- What is the Crawley postcode?
- Crawley is in the 6009 postcode, in WA, in the City of Perth region.
- What is the average rent in Crawley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Crawley?
- There are 20 schools serving Crawley on this page, including Nedlands Primary School, Hollywood Primary School, Dalkeith Primary School.
- How walkable is Crawley?
- Crawley has a Walk Score of 58 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Crawley?
- Crawley is close to Broadway Nedlands, Nedlands, Nedlands, Nedlands, Dalkeith.
- What is the population of Crawley?
- Crawley has approximately 3,975 residents. The median age is 24.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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