Question 1

Is Crawley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Crawley is a compact riverside suburb anchored by the University of Western Australia and the Matilda Bay foreshore, giving it a strong academic and recreational character. Student accommodation, older cottages and purpose-built apartments sit alongside parkland, boathouses and riverside paths that attract walkers, cyclists and rowers. Daytime life is shaped by campus facilities and nearby cafés while evenings are quieter, with long-standing residents sharing the streets with a more transient student population. Easy cross-river access to the city and proximity to major green spaces make Crawley convenient for riverside living.

With 3,975 residents and a median age of 24, Crawley has a young profile and a high rental share, with 64.4% of dwellings rented so renters outnumber owner-occupiers by roughly two to one. The suburb includes UWA facilities such as the Forrest Hall precinct with scholar accommodation and a short-stay hotel, and the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre on campus. A Matilda Bay ferry terminal has been approved and tenders released to provide direct river access to the UWA campus and the nearby QEII medical precinct. That mix of campus life, riverside recreation and strong rental presence will suit students, staff and anyone wanting close access to the foreshore and university amenities.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Crawley?

Accepted Answer

Buying a unit in Crawley at about $1,110,000 works out to roughly 15.6 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying a unit well above local incomes recorded then.

Renting would also take a large share of that Census household income: house rents around $825 a week equal about 60.4% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and unit rents near $600 a week equal about 43.9%. On these figures, both buying a unit and renting would claim substantial portions of what a typical local household earned at the last Census, and whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Crawley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Unit values in Crawley rose 46.4% over the past 12 months, a strong increase in what a unit is worth. Over the same period unit rents edged up 1.7%, a slight rise, while house rents climbed 3.1%, a modest increase in rental income for houses.

For someone weighing Crawley as an investment, the figures show unit capital growth was the standout movement this year, while rental income moved only slightly for units and modestly for houses. Whether that mix suits your goals depends on your objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	$1.11M
Change in value Past 12 months	N/A	46.4%
Sold Past 3 months	1	13
Median days on market Past 12 months	N/A	10
Average rent Past 12 months	$825	$600
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.1%	1.7%

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