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Greater Adelaide / Adelaide Hills
$706
Median rent / wk
Period ending Mar 2026
0.0%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Mar 2026
2,058
People
17 Jul 2026
+2.6%
Growth since 2021
Census
2
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL40322How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 40322.
2,058
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,006 people
6.03 km²
Land area
341.3 /km²
Density
2.1%
Unemployment
1 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Crafers is situated 13 kilometers east-southeast from the Adelaide CBD. As of May 2026, the local population is estimated at approximately 2,058 residents. This figure represents minimal change since the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 2,006 people. The demographic profile is characterized by a high proportion of middle-aged residents, consisting largely of family households and couples without children. The community is exceptionally well-educated, highly affluent, and displays limited population growth patterns. Local market conditions are defined by a severely limited supply of dwellings alongside a strong representation of detached houses. The local economy is supported by a below-average unemployment rate and an average taxpayer income of $92,350. Furthermore, the area is noted for its high proportion of married families and standout school performance levels. The location of Aldgate-Stirling in South Australia is highly regarded for its scenic, charming environment, featuring elegant tree-lined streets, lush greenery, and a unique combination of country and cosmopolitan living. The local community is tight-knit with a focus on arts and culture, supporting local galleries, workshops, boutique shopping, and dining options.
Estimated residents are up from 2,006 at the 2021 Census — a change of 52 people, or 2.6%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Forecast demand
Official forecasts point to an additional 124 residents by 2041 — growth of 6.0% on the current estimated population.
Infrastructure pipeline
1 major projects are tracked in and around Crafers, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 55th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 7.0% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average amenity provision
Crafers ranks in the 12th percentile nationally for amenities (score 1.2/10).
Thin local amenity can cap price premiums relative to better-serviced neighbouring suburbs.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Crafers. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Districts assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Crafers, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Based on Districts analysis of building approvals from the ABS, allocated from statistical area records, Crafers has averaged approximately one new dwelling approval annually. An estimated 7 homes were approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with one approval recorded so far in FY-26. Because an average of 5.1 people per year moved to the area for every new home built during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is falling far behind demand. This imbalance typically increases competition among buyers and exerts upward pressure on prices, especially since new builds have an average value of $651,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties.
Relative to Greater Adelaide, Crafers experiences much lower levels of construction activity, running 93.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new inventory generally reinforces demand and sustains valuations for established properties. The rate is also below the national benchmark, which reflects the mature state of the local market and hints at possible planning constraints.
Population projections indicate that Crafers is set to add 124 residents by 2041, according to the latest Districts quarterly figures. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply is likely to lag behind this population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price appreciation.
Districts' assessment of the Adelaide Hills LGA register has identified 13 substantial development applications lodged in Crafers over the past 5 years (6 in the last 12 months). Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 7 were approved while 5 are under assessment. The most common application types are multi-resi, industrial and commercial.
13 applications in the profile extract.
Census Housing Stock by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 1 | 11,753 | 185,138 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 1 | 11,277 | 184,871 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 0/100.0% | 6,033/72.7% | 89,436/61.9% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 2,262/27.3% | 55,043/38.1% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 1 | 10,592 | 188,882 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 7 | 52,960 | 944,410 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0.2 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 0.7 | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 16 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Persons per Approval | 4,108 | 144 | 158 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 651 | 288 | 342 |
| Commercial Development Value | 0 | 5,145,583 | 105,080,908 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 24 | 88 | 100 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Crafers has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally
Detail
Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning decisions significantly affect regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by Districts as having a likely impact on this locality. Significant regional initiatives include the South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access, Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements, and the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, with details on the most relevant works provided below.
Health & Medical
ProposedExpansion of a luxury residential care facility involves building a two-storey structure with 46 beds connecting to the existing facility. The project aims to increase total beds to 118, adding four apartments.
Source for Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion (opens in new tab)
1 projects tracked around Crafers (SA), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
House · 3 bed · 1,997m² land
Listed 18 July 2026
Price not recorded
House · 4 bed · 1,861m² land
Listed 21 July 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 lesley cres, crafers, SA, 5152 | — | 19 Aug 2026 | House | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,076m² | — |
| 111 piccadilly rd, crafers, SA, 5152 | $1.26M | 24 June 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1,431m² | $881 |
| 16 gores rd, crafers, SA, 5152 | — | 19 June 2026 | House | 4 | 1 | 4 | 19,860m² | — |
| 3 white ave, crafers, SA, 5152 | — | 10 June 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5,879m² | — |
| 4 campbell ave, crafers, SA, 5152 | — | 27 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,416m² | — |
| 9 vantage way, crafers, SA, 5152 | $1.12M | 4 May 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
| 24 glenside rd, crafers, SA, 5152 | — | 12 Mar 2026 | House | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2,004m² | — |
| 18 valley side dr, crafers, SA, 5152 | — | 4 Feb 2026 | House | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1,867m² | — |
Source: Districts property records · 8 in 2026 · 201 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Crafers with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafers | — | 2,058 | — | — | — |
| Stirling (SA) | 1.4 km | 3,149 | — | — | — |
| Aldgate | 3.1 km | 3,562 | — | — | — |
| Bridgewater (SA) | 4.7 km | 3,842 | — | — | — |
| Beaumont (SA) | 7.3 km | 2,825 | — | — | — |
| Glen Osmond | 7.4 km | 2,210 | — | — | — |
| Burnside (SA) | 7.7 km | 3,209 | — | — | — |
| St Georges | 7.9 km | 1,790 | — | — | — |
| Hazelwood Park | 8.2 km | 1,942 | — | — | — |
| Wattle Park | 8.2 km | 1,971 | — | — | — |
| Linden Park | 8.4 km | 2,347 | — | — | — |
| Myrtle Bank (SA) | 8.5 km | 3,422 | — | — | — |
| Glenalta | 8.5 km | 2,130 | — | — | — |
| Hawthorndene | 8.6 km | 3,544 | — | — | — |
| Glenunga | 8.6 km | 2,318 | — | — | — |
| Belair | 8.6 km | 4,721 | — | — | — |
| Netherby (SA) | 8.7 km | 1,533 | — | — | — |
| Rosslyn Park | 8.8 km | 1,509 | — | — | — |
| Mitcham (SA) | 8.8 km | 2,264 | — | — | — |
| Leabrook | 9.1 km | 1,579 | — | — | — |
| Glenside | 9.3 km | 3,618 | — | — | — |
| Hahndorf | 9.3 km | 2,847 | — | — | — |
| Fullarton | 9.4 km | 4,879 | — | — | — |
| Highgate (SA) | 9.4 km | 1,572 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Severely limited dwelling supply
Average taxpayer income of $92,350
Below-average unemployment rate
Strong detached house representation
Standout school performance levels
High proportion of married families
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
One of the lowest unemployment rates in the country
Strong, expanding employment market, largely white-collar driven
Population Growth
2.6
Density
3.8
Development Activity
2.4
Employment Drivers
9.3
Infrastructure Drivers
5.5
Education
9.0
Amenities
1.2
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Crafers reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, along with address verification by Districts since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Crafers has an estimated residency of 2,058 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 52 people (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,006 individuals. This calculation is derived from the resident population of 2,058, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) plus a single validated new address since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 341 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential space for future construction. Growth in the suburb of Crafers was mainly supported by overseas migration, which made up approximately 71.0% of the total population gains over the recent timeframe.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Employment conditions in Crafers rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Detail
Crafers has a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth of 4.6% over the past year, according to Districts statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,188 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is standard at 71.4% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show a moderate 19.0% of residents working from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels reaching times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents just of the workforce, compared to the regional average of . The highly residential character of the area appears to limit local job opportunities, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and resident population numbers.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by Districts
Detail
Districts analysis of postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 indicates the median income for taxpayers in Crafers was $65,242, with the average income at $92,350. These figures are among the highest in the country, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $71,877 for the median and $101,742 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Crafers in the 84th to 91st percentiles nationally. Weekly earnings of $4000 or more are received by 27.2% of the community, which equates to 559 individuals, whereas the region as a whole is led by the - bracket at . The area shows high affluence with earning above per week, which helps support premium local retail and services. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, showing strong purchasing power and placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Crafers is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Crafers consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing, compared to Adelaide metro's split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Crafers was significantly higher than the Adelaide metro average at 44.0%, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (47.5%) or rented (8.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167 was well above the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent was $380 compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Crafers are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Crafers features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households make up the bulk of the local community at 83.1%, consisting of 40.7% couples with children, 35.4% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.9%, with single person households representing 16.2% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Educational achievement in Crafers places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community
Detail
Educational attainment in Crafers is significantly higher than regional averages, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the area well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 14.7%.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
2.1km · score 19
Child Care
1.3km · score 16
GP
1.5km · score 23
Government Services
14km · score 7
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
Public transport options include 31 active transit stops within Crafers, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 37 different routes, providing a total of 1,072 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 238 meters from the nearest stop. Because Crafers is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the main mode of travel at 92%. Car ownership averages 1.9 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Around 19.0% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 153 trips per day, which translates to roughly weekly trips for each transport stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Crafers's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Detail
Health metrics show excellent outcomes throughout Crafers, based on Districts analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, which reveals a very low rate of common conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 63% of the population (1,305 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions locally, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged and older make up of the population ( people), higher than the Greater Adelaide average of . Health metrics for seniors remain strong, matching national benchmarks for the broader population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Crafers ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Crafers exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 81.3% of residents born in Australia, 94.2% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.3% of the population. The most notable difference in religious affiliation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.
Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Crafers are English at 33.1% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 24.3%, and Scottish at . There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds, with Welsh overrepresented at of Crafers compared to regionally, German at compared to , and Dutch at compared to .
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Crafers hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average
Detail
The median age in Crafers is 44 years, which is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 45 - 54 age group is over-represented at 14.6% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 6.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 11.2% to 13.2%. However, the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 8.0% to 6.8% and the 5 to cohort has dropped from to . Demographic projections for suggest changes ahead, with the to group expected to grow by people () from to while the to and to groups are projected to contract.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No child care services were found for children under 5 in Crafers, though ample out of school hours care options exist for school age children.
Detail
Crafers currently has an estimated 115 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 60 children aged 0-2 and 39 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 113 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 216. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally.
6.7
Income
8.9
Age
7.6
Household Composition
7.1
Housing
9.6
Cultural Diversity
3.2
Health
9.5
Housing Cost
7.9
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, Regional/LGA projections by age group from the SA State Government, published in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers, are applied with adjustments made by weighting and aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projected demographic trends, a population rise slightly below the national median is anticipated for the suburb of Crafers, with the area projected to expand by 124 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 6.0% over the 16 years.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,058 | 1,501,231 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 2.6% | 8.2% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,006 | 1,387,290 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 29.0% | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 71.0% | 87.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | 6.0% | 11.7% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 341 | 460 | 3 |
Districts analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area shows that over the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 4.6% while the labour force expanded by 4.7%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Crafers. These five and ten-year projections have been compared against the local employment profile to estimate potential growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Crafers's employment base could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population projections.
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,188 | 796,068 | 14,651,372 |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 17.2% | 17.7% | 15.2% |
| –Professional & Technical | 13.0% | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| –Education & Training | 12.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| Labour Force | 1,213 | 827,758 | 15,298,546 |
| Participation Rate | 71.4% | 66.6% | 67.2% |
| Working from Home | 19.0% | 11.0% | 23.9% |
| Unemployment | 2.1% | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 7.0% | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 93 | 97 | 100 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 71,877 | 60,382 | 62,948 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 101,742 | 73,651 | 80,903 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 65,242 | 54,808 | 57,137 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 92,350 | 66,852 | 73,435 |
| Median Household Income | 2,530 | 1,548 | 1,746 |
| –$0 to 399 | 36 (4.9%) | 37,088 (6.4%) | 638,312 (6.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 79 (10.8%) | 108,366 (18.7%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 121 (16.6%) | 137,920 (23.8%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 184 (25.2%) | 184,280 (31.8%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 111 (15.2%) | 56,790 (9.8%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) |
| –$4,000+ | 198 (27.2%) | 55,631 (9.6%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,955 | 1,988 | 2,120 |
| –$0 to 399 | 17 (2.8%) | 11,131 (2.8%) | 236,192 (3.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 35 (5.8%) | 44,126 (11.1%) | 758,676 (10.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 100 (16.5%) | 92,625 (23.3%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 159 (26.2%) | 150,665 (37.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 107 (17.7%) | 51,282 (12.9%) | 973,396 (13.6%) |
| –$4,000+ | 188 (31.0%) | 48,102 (12.1%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) |
| Median Personal Income | 1,066 | 762 | 805 |
| –$0 to 399 | 505 (24.5%) | 400,128 (26.7%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 354 (17.2%) | 379,068 (25.3%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 430 (20.9%) | 407,649 (27.2%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 542 (26.3%) | 260,233 (17.3%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 70 (3.4%) | 19,555 (1.3%) | 527,649 (1.9%) |
| –$3,500+ | 157 (7.6%) | 34,598 (2.3%) | 944,215 (3.4%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 15.9% | 25.1% | 22.8% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 42.4% | 19.4% | 24.4% |
| Largest Income Group | $4000+ | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 9,794 | 5,698 | 6,376 |
| SEIFA Score | 9.2 | 5 | 5.6 |
Crafers at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$706/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Mar 2026
0.0%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Weekly rent
The DFFH median weekly rent is $706/wk (Period ending Mar 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $380/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 707 | 536,045 | 9,275,218 |
| –Owned Outright | 44.0% | 32.1% | 32.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 47.5% | 38.5% | 36.2% |
| –Rented | 8.5% | 29.4% | 31.7% |
| –Detached Houses | 98.0% | 75.2% | 72.5% |
| –Semi-Detached | 0.0% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| –Apartments | 2.0% | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,167 | 1,562 | 1,863 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 380 | 320 | 375 |
| –$0-149/wk | 9.3% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| –$150-349/wk | 20.4% | 49.5% | 33.4% |
| –$350-649/wk | 61.1% | 38.0% | 50.9% |
| –$650-949/wk | 9.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,169 | 1,009 | 1,189 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 19.8% | 23.3% | 24.6% |
| –Rent / Income | 15.0% | 20.7% | 21.5% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 729 | 580,075 | 10,142,077 |
| Median Household Size | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total Households (Census) | 711 | 536,048 | 9,275,217 |
| –Lone Person Households | 16.2% | 27.7% | 25.6% |
| –Group Households | 1.5% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 83.1% | 68.6% | 70.5% |
| –Couple with Children | 40.7% | 29.6% | 31.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 35.4% | 26.1% | 26.8% |
| –One Parent Family | 5.8% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 59.7% | 45.7% | 46.5% |
| Never Married | 27.7% | 36.4% | 36.5% |
Participation in education is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This group is composed of 10.8% in primary school, 8.8% in secondary school, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 46.9% | 28.9% | 30.4% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 30.7% | 19.2% | 20.0% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 11.2% | 7.0% | 7.6% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.2% | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| –Certificate | 14.7% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 27.0% | 39.0% | 36.8% |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 503 | 11,054 |
| Total School Attendance | 217 | 228,555 | 4,176,099 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,112 | 1,032 | 1,001 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 90 | 64 | 100 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crafers Primary School | Primary | 217 | 1112 | 0.46 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
3.1km · score 13
Hospital
11km · score 17
Shopping Centre
9.1km · score 4
Banks
4.1km · score 33
Pharmacy
2.2km · score 15
Fitness Centre
5.9km · score 10
Schools
1.5km · score 28
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 31 | 7,666 | 171,981 |
| Routes | 37 | 590 | 12,966 |
| Weekly Trips | 1,072 | 54,614 | 1,140,068 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 99 | 77 | 235 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 238 | 256 | 7,586 |
| Population per Stop | 67 | 194 | 161 |
| Population per Trip | 1.9 | 27.3 | 24.3 |
| Population per Route | 56 | 2,526 | 2,136 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 67 | 85 | 100 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 19.0% | 11.0% | 23.9% |
| Single Mode Commute | 79.0% | 86.8% | 73.8% |
| Two Mode | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| –Car | 92.2% | 85.3% | 84.1% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| –Bus | 4.8% | 6.7% | 3.6% |
| –Walk | 1.2% | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| –Cycle | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| –Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 63.4% | 52.7% | 55.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 2.6% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 71.7% | 67.9% | 69.8% |
| One Long Term Condition | 20.5% | 21.3% | 20.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 5.7% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.0% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| –Arthritis | 7.9% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
| –Asthma | 8.0% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| –Cancer | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| –Diabetes | 2.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| –Heart Disease | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| –Lung Condition | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 6.1% | 8.6% | 8.0% |
| –Stroke | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| –Other Condition | 7.4% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 18.7% | 28.7% | 29.3% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 71.3% | 70.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.2% | 86.3% | 83.8% |
| Speak English Only | 94.2% | 77.8% | 76.4% |
| Speak Other Language | 5.8% | 22.2% | 23.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.7% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| –Christianity | 39.3% | 42.4% | 47.5% |
| –Hinduism | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| –Islam | 0.2% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| –No Religion | 58.6% | 47.5% | 41.6% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Crafers | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 44 | 39 | 38 |
| Largest Age Group | 45 to 54 | 25 to 34 | 25 to 34 |
| Children (0-14) | 18.2% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 60.4% | 64.2% | 64.7% |
| Seniors (65+) | 22.2% | 19.2% | 17.8% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 19.0% | 15.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 67.0% | 56.0% | 55.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Crafers currently has no childcare facilities operating within its bounds. Projected population decline of 1.7% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are high female labour force participation of 66.3%, as well as upper quartile employment and income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 10.5 per 100 residents with 217 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This middle-of-the-road rate of school supply suggests most local students are residents within the immediate area. Rather unsurprisingly, out of school hours child care - serving school age children - was found to be much more abundant than other service types in the area. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
1 school catchment intersects Crafers (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only - primary school data only available in SA), in which 328 children aged under 5 reside, served by 287 LDC and preschool places. The demand-to-supply ratio for this catchment is 1.1 children per place. Meanwhile, the discrepancy in this ratio between Crafers and the intersecting school catchments highlights the need for a catchment based approach for specific site assessments.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts