Overall score
Crafers West
48.9/100
Upper Sturt
49.0/100
Crafers West vs Upper Sturt, SA Suburb Comparison
Crafers West for retirees and families; Upper Sturt for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Crime rate
Crafers West
13.2 / 1k
Upper Sturt
11.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Crafers West
29
Upper Sturt
20
Population
Crafers West
1,307
Upper Sturt
1,005
Metric leadCrafers West 4Upper Sturt 52 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 West
- Best for familiesCrafers West
- Best for investmentCrafers West
- Best for best valueCrafers West
- Best for best schoolsUpper Sturt
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 | Upper Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.9/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.2 / 1k | 11.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 20 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 20 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 15 |
| Green cover | 30.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,307 | 1,005 |
| 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 Upper Sturt is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Crafers West tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space, while Upper Sturt stands out for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Crafers West suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Sturt is the stronger match for retirees, 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.