Crawley
WA 6009 • Greater Perth
About Crawley
Crawley is a small, vibrant suburb in Perth's western corridor, located approximately 5.8 kilometres south-west of the Perth CBD within the City of Perth local government area. The suburb is home to the University of Western Australia (UWA), one of Australia's leading research universities, which profoundly shapes its character — with a median age of just 24 and more than 2,000 students counted among its 3,975 residents in the 2021 census. Covering just 1.4 square kilometres along the Swan River foreshore, Crawley is one of Perth's most internationally diverse and educationally focused communities.
The UWA campus and the foreshore of Matilda Bay on the Swan River are Crawley's defining features, offering world-class academic facilities alongside open parkland, a scenic riverfront, and the heritage-listed Crawley Edge Boatshed — one of Perth's most photographed landmarks. Residents enjoy proximity to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, while the café precincts and dining options of neighbouring Nedlands and Subiaco are within easy walking or cycling distance. The suburb is highly multicultural, with more than half of residents born overseas, reflecting UWA's large international student and academic community.
Crawley falls under postcode 6009 and is governed by Perth Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nedlands electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth Route 97, 98 — Perth CBD (Elizabeth Quay) via Mounts Bay Road 15-20 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Well connected by Transperth buses; UWA campus has dedicated bus interchange; cycling path along Swan River to CBD
The UWA campus and Swan River foreshore are walkable, with many daily needs accessible on foot or by campus shuttle; larger shopping requires a short trip to Nedlands or Subiaco
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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44 Circe Circle
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Monash Avenue
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69 Webster Street
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35 Kingsway Street
Housing 2021 Census
14 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 409
- 2. England 168
- 3. Singapore 152
- 4. Indonesia 138
- 5. India 132
- 6. Malaysia 109
- 7. South Africa 87
- 8. Vietnam 72
- 9. Pakistan 61
- 10. New Zealand 49
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)