Overall score
Aldgate
52.7/100
Crafers
50.2/100
Aldgate vs Crafers, SA suburb comparison
Crafers for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldgateCrafers
Crime rate
Aldgate
15.7 / 1k
Crafers
15.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldgate
136
Crafers
154
Population
Aldgate
3,471
Crafers
2,006
Metric leadAldgate 5Crafers 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aldgate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Crafers is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Aldgate pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Crafers is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Crafers, while Aldgate remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.