Overall score
Crafers West
48.9/100
Heathfield
53.1/100
Crafers West vs Heathfield, SA Suburb Comparison
Crafers West for families and investment; Heathfield for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crafers WestHeathfield
Crime rate
Crafers West
13.2 / 1k
Heathfield
11.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers West
29
Heathfield
32
Population
Crafers West
1,307
Heathfield
1,062
Metric leadCrafers West 3Heathfield 62 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 familiesCrafers West
- Best for investmentCrafers West
- Best for best valueCrafers West
- Best for best schoolsHeathfield
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 West | Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.9/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.2 / 1k | 11.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 19 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 28.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 19 |
| Green cover | 30.1% | 9.0% |
| Population | 1,307 | 1,062 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Crafers West is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Heathfield is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Crafers West pulls ahead on housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and a larger local community, whereas Heathfield is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Crafers West suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Heathfield is the stronger match for retirees, families, 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.