Overall score
Crafers
50.2/100
Summertown
53.8/100
Crafers vs Summertown, SA suburb comparison
Summertown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CrafersSummertown
Crime rate
Crafers
15.9 / 1k
Summertown
6.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers
154
Summertown
18
Population
Crafers
2,006
Summertown
752
Metric leadCrafers 5Summertown 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSummertown
- Best for familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentSummertown
- Best for best schoolsSummertown
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 | Summertown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.3/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 6.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 11 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 12 |
| Population | 2,006 | 752 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Crafers is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Summertown is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Crafers pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Summertown is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Summertown, while Crafers remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.