Overall score
Crafers
54.8/100
Summertown
52.3/100
Crafers vs Summertown, SA Suburb Comparison
Crafers for retirees and investment; Summertown for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CrafersSummertown
Crime rate
Crafers
23.4 / 1k
Summertown
31.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers
159
Summertown
20
Population
Crafers
2,006
Summertown
752
Metric leadCrafers 7Summertown 22 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
- Best for familiesSummertown
- Best for investmentCrafers
- Best for best valueCrafers
- 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 | 54.8/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 36.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.4 / 1k | 31.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 11 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 14 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Summertown is the better pick for tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook.
Crafers suits retirees more clearly, whereas Summertown is the stronger match for families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
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.