SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Crafers West, SA, 5152
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Desirability index
#33 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Crafers West is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 1,307 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 14 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 10.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $762, median house prices near $1,155,253 (down 30% recently), 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- 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)
- 22 / 0 / 0
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)
- $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.
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)
- 14
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 10
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 10.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 327 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 11
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Other Property Damage And Environmental2
- Other Theft4
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury3
- Theft From Motor Vehicle1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
188 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Outbuilding13 HAWK HILL RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- Outbuilding with a mezzanine and associated earthwork103 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
May 2026
- Outbuilding79 EMMETT RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Under Assessment
- 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· 29 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
- Detached dwelling, retaining walls and tree damaging activity.22 RENOWN AV CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)16 HEATH RD CRAFERS WEST SA 5152Decision Made
2024· 38 proposals
38 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 36 proposals
36 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 40 proposals
40 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
5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (5)
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
12 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)
- 19
- 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
- 84.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #33 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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