Crawley Suburb Profile

16 min drive to CBD · Pop. 3,975

About Crawley

Data last updated: July 2026

Affordability & Property

$1.15M

median house+30.3%

$733/wk

median rent

20 days

on market

Price History

Price history chart
Period	Houses	Perth Metro median
Mar '21	$1.18M	$575k
Apr '21	$1.18M	$581k
May '21	$1.25M	$585k
Jun '21	$1.27M	$590k
Jul '21	$1.23M	$590k
Aug '21	$1.23M	$598k
Sep '21	$1.23M	$606k
Oct '21	$1.23M	$619k
Nov '21	$1.23M	$619k
Dec '21	$1.23M	$625k
Jan '22	$1.23M	$630k
Feb '22	$1.23M	$639k
Mar '22	$1.23M	$645k
Apr '22	$1.21M	$649k
May '22	$1.20M	$650k
Jun '22	$1.20M	$650k
Jul '22	$1.25M	$653k
Aug '22	$1.09M	$665k
Sep '22	$1.09M	$665k
Oct '22	$940k	$670k
Nov '22	$1.09M	$670k
Dec '22	$1.09M	$680k
Jan '23	$1.09M	$679k
Feb '23	$1.09M	$673k
Mar '23	$1.09M	$670k
Apr '23	$1.25M	$674k
May '23	$780k	$679k
Jun '23	$803k	$680k
Jul '23	$803k	$680k
Aug '23	$826k	$688k
Sep '23	$826k	$705k
Oct '23	$826k	$711k
Nov '23	$738k	$720k
Dec '23	$826k	$721k
Jan '24	$826k	$728k
Feb '24	$826k	$741k
Mar '24	$1.06M	$768k
Apr '24	$1.06M	$770k
May '24	$1.06M	$791k
Jun '24	$1.30M	$803k
Jul '24	$1.30M	$820k
Aug '24	$1.30M	$850k
Sep '24	$1.30M	$850k
Oct '24	$1.36M	$860k
Nov '24	$1.56M	$880k
Dec '24	$1.70M	$885k
Jan '25	$1.56M	$900k
Feb '25	$1.70M	$900k
Mar '25	$1.91M	$907k
Apr '25	$1.42M	$911k
May '25	$1.42M	$926k
Jun '25	$1.62M	$932k
Jul '25	$1.62M	$945k
Aug '25	$1.42M	$950k
Sep '25	$1.42M	$954k
Oct '25	$1.59M	$960k
Nov '25	$1.59M	$978k
Dec '25	$1.37M	$985k
Jan '26	$1.59M	$1.00M
Feb '26	$1.37M	$1.01M
Mar '26	$1.37M	$1.03M
Apr '26	$1.49M	$1.07M
May '26	$1.49M	$1.09M
Jun '26	$1.15M	$1.09M

Rental Market

+22.6% YoY

House Rent

$785/wk

2br: $920/wk3br: $975/wk

Avg 20 days on market

Unit Rent

$678/wk

1br: $575/wk2br: $777/wk3br: $1,100/wk

Avg 14 days on market

Safety & Crime

Crawley

pop. 3,975

Safety Score (2023-24)Below avg crime

WA average

Crime Rate0.0per 100 residents(244 offences)

Crime Mix

Assault

0.7 (29)

Sexual

0.2 (9)

Robbery

0.0 (1)

Threats

0.1 (5)

Homicide

0.0 (0)

Burglary

0.4 (17)

Stealing

3.0 (118)

Vehicle Theft

0.0 (1)

Damage

0.6 (25)

Arson

0.0 (0)

Drugs

0.1 (3)

Weapons

0.0 (0)

Fraud

0.7 (29)

Graffiti

0.1 (2)

Breach VRO

0.1 (5)

Nearby Suburbs

Schools & Education

0 / 100

No school data available

Location & Travel

0 min(6.7 km)

Drive to Perth CBD

0 min

Transit to Perth CBD

0 min

Park & Ride to Perth CBD

7 min drive to Shenton Park + 5 min transfer + 16 min train

0 min

Cycle to Perth CBD

0 min

Walk to Perth CBD

Demographics & Census

24 yrs

Median Age

Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs

$1368/wk

Household Income

Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk

11.4%

Unemployment

Perth Metro avg: 0.0%

35%

Home Ownership

Perth Metro avg: 0%

9.0%

WFH Rate

Perth Metro avg: 0.0%

2.0

Household Size

Perth Metro avg: 2.6

Employment

Crawley

Full-time 15.5%Part-time 28.5%Unemployed 6.0%Not in labour 50.1%

Dwelling Types

Crawley

House 6.1%Semi-detached 23.4%Flat/Unit 70.4%

Commute Mode

Crawley

Car 50.1%Transit 16.3%Bicycle 4.0%Walk 17.9%WFH 11.7%

Country of Birth

Australia

43.8%

China

10.3%

England

4.2%

India

3.3%

Malaysia

2.7%

Language at Home

English only

59.7%

Mandarin

7.1%

Cantonese

1.2%

Vietnamese

0.9%

Hindi

0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions about Crawley

Is Crawley safe?

Crawley has a safety score of 55/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nedlands (59/100), Dalkeith (78/100), Shenton Park (71/100). (Data as of July 2026)

How much does it cost to rent in Crawley?

Median weekly rent in Crawley is $733/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nedlands ($1200/wk), Dalkeith ($1450/wk), Shenton Park ($1200/wk). (Data as of July 2026)

How far is Crawley from Perth CBD?

Crawley is 16 minutes by car, or 33 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)

Is Crawley affordable to buy in?

The median house price in Crawley is $1.3M, up 30.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $868K. For renters, median weekly rent is $733/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nedlands ($2.8M), Dalkeith ($4.0M), Shenton Park ($2.2M). (Data as of July 2026)

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · WA Rental Bonds · WA Police Crime · MySchool (ACARA) · Privacy

🌳 Established🛡️ Safe🌿 Nature & Outdoors💎 Expensive🌍 Multicultural

Crawley sits quietly along the Swan River foreshore between UWA and Kings Park, one of Perth's most scenic and established inner suburbs. The iconic blue boatshed at Matilda Bay is a city landmark, drawing photographers year-round. Student life gives the suburb a cosmopolitan, multicultural pulse, while leafy streets and river walks keep it genuinely peaceful. Rents are high, but for those who can afford it, Crawley offers a rare blend of natural beauty and urban convenience.

The typical house sells for around $1.30M and rent of $733/week, placing it 27% above the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 16-minute drive or 33 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (39%). With a safety score of 55/100, the area is 3 points above the metro average of 52. A younger demographic defines the area, with a median age of 24 and household income of $1,368/week.

“I was using Find My Phone and noticed the old Crawley Baths are still visible in the river. Kind of cool considering they were demolished in 1964.”— 196 upvotes in community discussion

Sources: WA Police, realestate.com.au, REIWA, WA Rental Bonds, ABS Census 2021, ACARA. Community sentiment 2011–2025 from Reddit (r/perth).