Craigie, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Craigie, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
| Locality | Craigie |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Joondalup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.78676 |
| Longitude | 115.76913 |
| Population | 5,713 |
| Density | 1210.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 6025 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 20 km north-northwest |
Craigie is a locality in the City Of Joondalup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,713. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 1210.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km north-northwest of Perth. Craigie is located at 31.7868°S, 115.7691°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6025.
Craigie unfolds across a landscape of gentle, sandy plains, where the air carries a faint, dry whisper of the nearby coast. It lies 14.9 km north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 13.0 km west-north-west of Ballajura. Eucalyptus trees, their bark a mosaic of peeling grey and rusty red, stand sentinel over swathes of native scrub, their scent a constant, subtle perfume on the breeze. The urban fringe here blends almost seamlessly with the wilder stretches, a testament to the area's ongoing evolution. Even as houses and streets define the horizon, the land retains a certain untamed spirit, a quiet resilience evident in the hardy flora that clings to the sandy soil. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, casting long, soft shadows that accentuate the subtle contours of the terrain.
Historically, this region's development has been shaped by its proximity to the burgeoning northern corridor of Perth, yet Craigie has maintained a distinct character. Early settlement was influenced by the agricultural potential of the hinterland, though the sandy soils and the ever-present call of the coast ultimately steered its trajectory. Today, the local economy is a dynamic blend, with a strong service sector supporting a growing residential population, and its educational institutions drawing students and researchers from afar. The nearby coastline, with its inviting beaches and clear waters, remains a significant draw, offering a relaxed lifestyle that underpins the community's identity. Craigie thrives on this balance, a place where the echoes of its past are carried on the wind, mingling with the hum of contemporary life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Craigie, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Craigie, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
Detailed location data for Craigie includes the postcode (6025), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Joondalup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Craigie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |