SA · Playford Council

Craigmore, SA, 5114

Current weather

11.6°CModerate drizzle

79% humidity · 22.6 km/h wind · 13.5° / 10.1° today · 14.9 mm rain

Desirability index

43.6/100

#187 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Craigmore is a mid-sized suburb in the Playford area, home to around 10,943 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 446 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 40.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $570 (flats $500, houses $570), median house prices near $741,500 (up 19% recently), 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. The suburb combines residential demand with everyday services typical of inner and middle-ring Adelaide.

Population

Population
10,943
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,513
Dwelling vacancy
3.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
144 of 3,890
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
57.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
332 / 14 / 10

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian 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

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$500
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$570
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$570
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
55
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$741,500
Median price change
+19.1%

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 reportsGovernment of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
446
Against the person
129
Against property
317
Rate per 1,000 residents
40.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 85 residents
State safety percentile
56th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
451
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental84
  • Other Theft52
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury77
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle31
  • Theft From Shop30

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statisticsSouth Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5 (3 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
960
  • Adams Road Children's Centre33 Adams RoadPreschools
  • Catherine McAuley SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 976
  • Craigmore Kindergarten2 Carinya StreetPreschools
  • Craigmore South Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 922
  • Disability Unit Playford Primary School216-220 Adams RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • Hope Christian CollegeCombined · ICSEA 977
  • Playford Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 944

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Public transport

44 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 77B California Ave - West side
  • Stop 80 Somerset Gr - South East side
  • Stop 81 Somerset Gr - South East side
  • Stop 83 Somerset Gr - East side
  • Stop 84 Somerset Gr - East side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

357 planning-related records

2026· 28 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Outback Verandah
    23 MEGUNYA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Old shed to be removed and a new, bigger shed to be erected in its place, with a verandah attached to the left hand side (if facing the front) to meet the fence. New shed will have a roller door at the front and will replace the current fence line.
    111 BECKHAM RISE CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    2 SILVERTOP CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division Creating 1 Additional Allotment (1 into 2)
    19 DIMBOOLA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Construction of an outbuilding (5mx11m)
    11 DIMBOOLA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Construction of a Verandah
    25 LACHLAN DR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage)
    4 CRESWICK CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed) and carport
    29 COORARA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Internal Fitout at Craigmore Medical Centre
    176 YORKTOWN RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    8 LONDON CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Verandah
    33 MARY CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    21 JEDNA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • April 2026

  • verandah
    46 SOMERSET GR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers
    13 PATERSON CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • March 2026

  • Verandah & tree damaging activity
    16 LURINGA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Verandah
    69 BECKHAM RISE CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Dwelling Addition
    2 ERINGA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    35 TAREENA ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Update to Essential Safety Provisions Schedule only
    210 -214 ADAMS RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool and Safety Fence
    6 CARDIFF CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (shed)
    5 JENKINS CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandah
    97 BECKHAM RISE CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Removal of a regulated tree
    24 CHOWILLA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety barrier
    3 STRINGBARK AV CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    20 CONMURRA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    50 WASHINGTON DR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Removal of a regulated tree (retrospective Section 136(1))
    11 IRONBARK AV CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Land Division 1 into 8 Community Titles (Land Use Application DA 25037194)
    7 THORNTON PL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
2025· 68 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Construct eight (8) single storey group dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing, and the removal of six (6) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree
    7 THORNTON PL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
  • Installation of a swimming pool
    18 ZURICH RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling and Tree damaging activity
    2 WECOMA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • November 2025

  • Replacement verandah and carport
    4 MANYA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Emergency Significant Tree removal
    9 MENINGIE ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Verandah
    27 CANDLEBARK CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Proposed bedroom additions to a dwelling
    33 KAKUNA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Carport & Garage)
    38 JEDNA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Boundary Realignment (Land Division) 5 into 3
    14 -18 CARINYA ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114;211 YORKTOWN RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114;213 YORKTOWN RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114;6 -12 CARINYA ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114;LOT 105 CARINYA ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Installation of a fiberglass swimming pool and all associated safety features.
    33 CONMURRA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • October 2025

  • Verandah
    13 MEGUNYA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuilding
    55 SOMERSET GR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
2024· 64 proposals

64 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 65 proposals

65 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 72 proposals

72 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 60 proposals

60 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

53 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Stop 74 Turner Drive - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 74 Turner Drive - South East sideBus stop
  • Stop 75 Turner Drive - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 75 Turner Drive - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 76 Blair Park Drive - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 76 Blair Park Drive - West sideBus stop
  • Stop 76D Uley Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 76E Uley Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 76F Adams Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 76F Adams Road - West sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • Heritage placeState heritage

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Adams Road Children's Centrekindergarten

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
10

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
43.6/100
Cohort rank
#187 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Adams Road Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Ancillary accommodationplanning20 CONMURRA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 13 Jan 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construct eight (8) single storey group dwellings with associated retaining walls and fencing, and the removal of six (6) regulated trees and one (1) significant treeplanning7 THORNTON PL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 15 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of a Verandahplanning25 LACHLAN DR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 28 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning21 JEDNA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 11 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a verandahplanning97 BECKHAM RISE CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 09 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an Outbuildingplanning55 SOMERSET GR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 16 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (5mx11m)planning11 DIMBOOLA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 01 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Detached dwelling and Tree damaging activityplanning2 WECOMA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Lodged 09 Dec 2025 · Decision Made

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