Overall score
Crafers West
40.0/100
Stirling
60.3/100
Crafers West vs Stirling, SA suburb comparison
Crafers West for value; Stirling for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crafers WestStirling
Crime rate
Crafers West
10.3 / 1k
Stirling
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers West
21
Stirling
244
Population
Crafers West
1,307
Stirling
3,067
Metric leadCrafers West 3Stirling 51 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 familiesStirling
- Best for best valueCrafers West
- Best for best schoolsStirling
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 | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.3 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 33 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 244 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 50 |
| Population | 1,307 | 3,067 |
| 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 Stirling is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Crafers West is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Stirling answers with public transport access and walkability.
Crafers West suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Stirling is the stronger match for families and investors.