Median house price
$1.37M
-4.6% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Crafers, 5152
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,137
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.2%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,530/wk
Employment rate
64.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,368,778
Languages at home
5.8%non-English
Most common: German, French, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Crafers sits up in the Adelaide Hills Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Crafers snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Population (ERP)
2,137
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#36
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
20th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
70th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 50.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2148th in Australia
- State rank
- 183rd in SA
- Peer rank
- #36 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #136 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,137(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +4.2% over 5 years · 70th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +86
- Growth rank in SA
- 70th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,200), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 693 / 0 / 14
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 34
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 29
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 401 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft11
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
- Theft From Shop5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,121
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- Crafers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1109 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 221 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 185 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual 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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
154 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 fast food · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 28 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 40/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.49
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
Food & drink(5)
- AtelierCafe
- Bean CaféCafe
- Crafers Pizza BarFast food
- Indi's Indian takeawayFast food
7 Main Street, Crafers
- the rangeRestaurant
Community(2)
- Crafers Primary SchoolSchool
- Crafers HallTownhall
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Yoga at AppletreeGym
40 Piccadilly Road, Crafers
- Protea ReservePark
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(28)
28 bus stops
Other(52)
- Artwork (3)
- Guardian FigureArtwork
- Guardian FiguresArtwork
- Planet EarthArtwork
- The Miracle of LifeArtwork
- The SensesArtwork
- The SunArtwork
- WaterArtwork
- WoodArtwork
- Bench (19)
- Clive ArmourBench
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Crafers Auto Service and RepairsCar repair
8 Piccadilly Road, Crafers
- Crafers Copy CentreCopyshop
- Drinking water
- Atco Heritage Rose GardenGarden
- Mount Lofty Botanic GardenGarden
- Crafer's Garden CentreGarden Centre
2 Piccadilly Road, Crafers
- Guest House
- Crafers Hair StudioHairdresser
- Crafers CottagesHotel
36 Piccadilly Road, Crafers
- Mount Lofty HouseHotel
- Throngrove Manor HotelHotel
- Tyne House Bed and BreakfastHotel
Cox Place, Crafers
- Clealand Shared Use TrailsInformation
- Fern GullyInformation
- Geography of Mount Lofty Botanic GardenInformation
- History of Mount Lofty Botanic GardenInformation
- Information
- Mount Lofty Botanic GardenInformation
- Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens Map & BrochuresInformation
- Mount Lofty Ranges TrailsInformation
- Seasonal Highlights In AutumnInformation
- Seasonal Highlights In SpringInformation
- Seasonal Highlights In SummerInformation
- Seasonal Highlights In WinterInformation
- Soil ProfileInformation
- Summit RoadInformation
- Walking Trail MapInformation
- Unnamed (No.HA1420) Heritage AgreementNature Reserve
- Crafers Park 'n' Ride NorthParking
- Mount Lofty HouseParking
- Parking (18)
- BP AM/PM CrafersPetrol station
- Picnic Table (15)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist ViharaPlace of worship
8 James Street, Crafers
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (4)
- Vending machine (2)
- Waste Basket (5)
- Energy & Motion Integrated HealthYes
7 Main Street, Crafers
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara
8 James Street, Crafers
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (2.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 46
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 38 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a two storey detached dwelling, swimming pool and associated safety features and retaining walls and associated earthworks.LOT 1 SHURDINGTON RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, retaining walls, tree damaging activity (removal of one (1) regulated tree), swimming pool and safety fence45 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling Addition16 BACKHOUSE AV CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Change in use to ancillary accommodation10 VALLEY SIDE DR CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 22002690 to create an additional basement floor level and minor variations to internal layout16A WHITE AV CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of an Outbuilding (Garage), Fence and Associated Retaining Walls24 OLD MOUNT BARKER RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding & deck68 PICCADILLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25023868 - alteration to the building height & inclusion of a deck & landing8 SANDERCOCK RD CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and retaining walls47 LESLEY CR CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
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 5152Decision Made
- 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 5152Decision Made
- 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 5152Decision Made
- 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 5152Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling including balcony and verandah (with openable roof), outbuilding, retaining walls, masonry fence, tree damaging activity (removal of one (1) regulated tree) and one (1) significant tree), deck, swimming pool and safety fence18 THE CRESCENT CRAFERS SA 5152Under Assessment
March 2026
- Agricultural building and "pick your own" floriculture activity46 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 5152Decision Made
- 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 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and Tree Damaging Activity (removal of a Regulated Tree- Eucalyptus)9A SCHOCROFT AV CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding62 PICCADILLY RD CRAFERS SA 5152Decision Made
- 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· 7 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 5152Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningPiccadilly Road, Fullgrabe Dr06 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2026
- Tree PruningPiccadilly Road, Hardy Rd06 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2026
- Tree PruningPiccadilly Road, The Crescent06 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2026
- Tree PruningPiccadilly Road, Violet Av06 Aug 2026 – 20 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
34 heritage places
- Anglican Church of the EpiphanyEpiphany Place CRAFERSState heritage
- Attached HousesEpiphany Place CRAFERSLocal heritage
- Cottage, 'Burnbrae'30 The Crescent CRAFERSLocal heritage
- Crafers InstituteMain Street CRAFERSState heritage
- House3 Cox Creek Road CRAFERSLocal heritage
- House165 Piccadilly Road CRAFERSLocal heritage
- House - front facade and roof8 Wonnaminta Drive CRAFERSLocal heritage
- House and Outbuildings, 'Pomona'42 Old Mount Barker Road CRAFERSLocal heritage
- House and Stables,'Narrinyeri'32 Old Mount Barker Road CRAFERSLocal heritage
- House, 'Arthur's Seat' (Ruin)103A Mount Lofty Summit Road CRAFERSLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.6 km away).
Coalition 37.6%Labor 62.4%
7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CrafersLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Stirling WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Stirling EastLabor 61.6% · Coalition 38.4% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- SummertownLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- UraidlaLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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