Overall score
Crafers
54.8/100
Crafers West
48.9/100
Crafers vs Crafers West, SA Suburb Comparison
Crafers for investment and schools; Crafers West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CrafersCrafers West
Crime rate
Crafers
23.4 / 1k
Crafers West
13.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers
159
Crafers West
29
Population
Crafers
2,006
Crafers West
1,307
Metric leadCrafers 5Crafers West 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCrafers West
- Best for familiesCrafers West
- Best for investmentCrafers
- Best for best valueCrafers West
- Best for best schoolsCrafers
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.
| Category | Crafers | Crafers West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.8/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.4 / 1k | 13.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 5 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 23 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 30.1% |
| Population | 2,006 | 1,307 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Crafers reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Crafers West is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Crafers tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Crafers West stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Crafers, while Crafers West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.