Median house price
$1.16M
-30% change
SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Crafers West, 5152
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,365
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.4%
Median age
44
Median income
$2,438/wk
Employment rate
65.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,155,253
Languages at home
5.9%non-English
Most common: Spanish, French, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Crafers West is a hillside smaller community in Adelaide Hills Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Crafers West snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$763/wk
Population (ERP)
1,365
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
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
#50
among Metro Adelaide · Established
Safety
10th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
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
- 40.0/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3766th in Australia
- State rank
- 405th in SA
- Peer rank
- #50 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #286 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $762.5
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,155,253
- Median price change
- -30.2%
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
1,365(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +3.4% over 5 years · 57th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +3.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +8
- Change in 5 years
- +45
- Growth rank in SA
- 57th 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 (~1,400), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,307
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,438
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 503
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 65.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 483 / 0 / 0
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)
- 14
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 327 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Increase (daily rate)
- +56%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
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
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24 Crafers Ramp - South side
- Stop 34 Waverley Ridge Rd - North West side
- Stop 34 Waverley Ridge Rd - South East side
- Stop 34A Waverley Ridge Rd - East side
- Stop 34A Waverley Ridge Rd - North West 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
21 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 8/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
Sport & outdoors(14)
- Emmett ReservePark
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (12)
Other(3)
- Bench (5)
- KolendoGuest House
- Shelter
Eagle Way
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)
- 19
- 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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (3.2 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)
- 30
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.0
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· 18 proposals
July 2026
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling, construction of a verandah and swimming pool, and replacement of the existing roof.49 WAVERLEY RIDGE RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Additions and alterations to an existing dwelling and the construction of an outbuilding (garage)16 ALBERT AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Land division - boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)10 ALBERT AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152;8 ALBERT AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Deck, swimming pool and safety fence61 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Construction of two (2) retaining walls and associated excavation and filling within the Hills Face Zone56 HILL ST CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding and associated retaining wall13 HAWK HILL RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding with a mezzanine103 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
May 2026
- Outbuilding79 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Above ground water storage tank with associated earthworks103 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
April 2026
- Two (2) Outbuildings and Verandah62 WYLY LANE CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding and associated earthworks295 SHEOAK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling with associated carport, rainwater tanks, solar panels, and landscaping20 ALBERT AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Verandah35 CHARLICK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
March 2026
- Carport12 ISING RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Variation to an existing planning consent to provide supplemental retaining works in line with previously approved works (Driveway and Shed) to ensure reduction of erosion risk with neighbouring properties and support driveway usage. Original approval/application number: 2501754788 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
February 2026
- Outbuilding311 CHARLICK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Verandah12 GEORGE AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
January 2026
- Variation to DA 24009252 to convert the garage into a habitable space, amended retaining walls along the front boundary and CFS water supply19 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling35 CHARLICK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
November 2025
- Deck, Swimming Pool an Associated Safety Barriers18 HILL ST CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
October 2025
- Construction of a swimming pool35 CHARLICK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Single storey split level dwelling and retaining walls4 ISING RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
September 2025
- Filling of land & fencing (Retrospective)49 HEATH RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Construction of an enclosure of an existing patio and rear outdoor living structures and renovation70 SHEOAK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Conversion of existing carport to ancillary accommodation21 SHEOAK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Shed42 CHARLICK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Demolition of an existing outbuilding (tennis court pavilion)46 WAVERLEY RIDGE RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Construction of an ancillary accommodation, deck and a swimming pool46 WAVERLEY RIDGE RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
August 2025
- Variation to DA 2403421456 HILL ST CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Deck and Verandah2 SHEOAK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
June 2025
- Construction of domestic outbuilding88 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Verandah and carport82 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Carport4 FERN RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Carport)11 SEDUM PL CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to detached dwelling including carport under main roof61 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Verandah over an existing deck16 HEATH RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding7 EDWARD AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
April 2025
- Outbuilding64 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
March 2025
- Dwelling alterations (retrospective)79 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 23035902 to add a cellar, boundary fence (1.15m post and wire) and earthworksLOT 59 CHARLICK RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Carport116 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
February 2025
- Swimming pool and safety fence29 HILL ST CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding, swimming pool and associated safety structures, fence and tree removal within a State Heritage Place (15023)61 WAVERLEY RIDGE RD CRAFERS WEST 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
Heritage
11 heritage places
- Dwelling ('Broadlees') & Garden61 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTState heritage
- House and Outbuilding, 'Kinclaven'56 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House, 'Five Oaks'48 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House, 'Fullgrabe'51 Sheoak Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House, 'Kil Lel'50 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House, 'Kinclaven'62 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House, 'Seaview'32 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House, 'The Chestnuts'46 Waverley Ridge Road CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- Main house: north wall and west wall of stone construction; Cottage: front two room section only -stone wall, central entrance door and front windows; Stone barn. Excluding lean-to's25 Wyly Lane CRAFERS WESTLocal heritage
- House23 Hill Street CRAFERS WESTLocal 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 6.7 km away).
Coalition 36.2%Labor 63.8%
8.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- CrafersLabor 64.3% · Coalition 35.7% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Stirling WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)3.3 km away
- Upper SturtLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
- Stirling EastLabor 61.6% · Coalition 38.4% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- HawthorndeneLabor 70.4% · Coalition 29.6% TPP (2025)5.2 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
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