Craigie Suburb Profile

Craigie is a quiet, established northern suburb with a strong community backbone centred on its popular leisure centre, which draws residents for swimming, gym and social sport. Once known for a sewage odour and rough edges, locals report the suburb has improved markedly. Affordable housing attracts families and first home buyers, while open spaces, a scenic lookout, and proximity to the coast give it a laid-back outdoor character.

Property prices sit at a median of $932k and rent of $715/week, which is 9% below the Perth metro median. Expect a 24-minute drive to the CBD (or 54 min via public transport), and most residents drive (67%). Crime levels are moderate, and the 57/100 safety score is 5 points above the metro mean of 52. School quality is above average, with 2 schools holding a combined 57/100 rating. At a median age of 35, households here bring in $1,792/week.