Overall score
Crafers West
40.0/100
Ironbank
46.4/100
Crafers West vs Ironbank, SA suburb comparison
Ironbank for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crafers WestIronbank
Crime rate
Crafers West
10.3 / 1k
Ironbank
8.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers West
21
Ironbank
5
Population
Crafers West
1,307
Ironbank
537
Metric leadCrafers West 3Ironbank 41 tiedacross 8 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.
| Category | Crafers West | Ironbank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.3 / 1k | 8.7 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 8 |
| Population | 1,307 | 537 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Crafers West is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Ironbank is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Crafers West pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ironbank is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ironbank, while Crafers West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.