SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Crafers, SA, 5152
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Desirability index
#13 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Crafers is a smaller suburban community in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 2,006 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 34 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 16.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $850, median house prices near $1,368,778 (down 5% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 2,006
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,530
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 744
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 64.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 27 / 0 / 14
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,368,778
- Median price change
- -4.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 34
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 401 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
- Theft From Shop5
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,109
- Crafers Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1109
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24A / Zone B Crafers Park N Ride
- Stop 25 Main St - North side
- Stop 30A Piccadilly Rd - North West side
- Stop 31 Old Mt Barker Rd - South West side
- Stop 32 Old Mt Barker Rd - South side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Vms TrailerMain Street, Crafers Ramp To Swanport25 Mar 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerMain Street, Roundabout25 Mar 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
247 planning-related records
2026· 29 proposals
June 2026
- Variation to Development Application 23029475 - Variation to form of outbuilding including the removal of basement7 MICHAEL MORAN DR CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Removal of existing shed Replaced with Fielders Endurance Gable shed. 8.2 x 5.0 x 3.0h 15 degree pitch Renewing of foot paths to front of shed with concrete10 HOWE ST CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 23032699 to reduce the length of the 1.7-metre-high deck balustrading to 3.5 metres.9 WHITE AV CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding2 BACKHOUSE AV CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of two, two storey detached dwellings with associated rainwater tanks and roof-mounted solar panels16 COX CREEK RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Deck addition19 VANTAGE WAY CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing dwelling, existing garage, existing carport, existing flat and the construction of a new dwelling with freestanding carport and outbuilding (shed)7 WRIGHT RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
May 2026
- Extension to an existing agricultural building (generator and machinery shelter)61 SPRIGG RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of an outbuilding (garaport)19 THE CRESCENT CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
April 2026
- Outbuilding10 GLENSIDE RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Two storey detached dwelling including balcony and verandah (with openable roof), outbuilding, swimming pool and safety fence18 THE CRESCENT CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
March 2026
- Agricultural building and horticulture for tourism purposes46 SPRING GULLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions, carport, verandah and partial demolition of existing outbuilding19 SPRIGG RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding14 WHITE AV CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Change in use from outbuilding to detached dwelling.47A THE CRESCENT CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Replace existing verandah with bigger verandah8 KALMIA AV CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Variation to existing Application - 24024928 -Amended CFS Tank Location and Removal of 1 Door (N Elevation)9 SALMON AV CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling including verandah10 GLENSIDE RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 24023811 - Variation to detached dwelling roof form and east facing window32 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Store building with associated office61 SPRIGG RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding70 MOUNT LOFTY SUMMIT RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed) and Tree Damaging Activity (removal of a Regulated Tree- Eucalyptus)9A SCHOCROFT AV CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding62 PICCADILLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (carport) and verandah6 COX CREEK RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
January 2026
- Deck and pool22 SPRING GULLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Internal building work and dwelling addition (expansion to ensuite)70 PICCADILLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Swim spa and safety barrier7 TYALLA CT CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding14 VALLEY SIDE DR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Colourbond Steel Water Storage Tank (500,659Lt) Diameter 14.04m x Height 3.24m).61 SPRIGG RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
2025· 50 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (garage)16A VALLEY SIDE DR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Deck9 PROTEA CR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and tree damaging activity11 RUDALL AV CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling alterations & addition106 PICCADILLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling alterations & additions & deck26 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
November 2025
- OutbuildingUNIT 1-2 18 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Construction of a dwelling, dwelling additions, deck and ancillary accommodation12 BACKHOUSE AV CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25030797 (retaining wall)46 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding1 MAWSON DR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
October 2025
- Carport and verandah7 WONNAMINTA DR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah extension.46 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
2024· 39 proposals
39 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 34 proposals
34 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 49 proposals
49 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
93 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (19)
- Clive ArmourBench
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 24A Crafers Park N Ride - North sideBus stop
- Stop 25 Main Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 25 Summit Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 25 Summit Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 26 Piccadilly Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 26 Piccadilly Road - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 27 Piccadilly Road - North West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
40 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 97.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #13 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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