SA · Playford Council
Craigmore, 5114
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Craigmore is a mid-sized suburb in the Playford area, home to around 10,943 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 446 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), 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, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. A larger suburb with 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
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 · 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 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
- 56.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 451
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental84
- Other Theft52
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury77
- Theft From Motor Vehicle31
- Theft From Shop30
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 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
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
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.
357 planning-related records
2026· 28 proposals
June 2026
- Outback Verandah23 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 Verandah25 LACHLAN DR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage)4 CRESWICK CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed) and carport29 COORARA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
- Internal Fitout at Craigmore Medical Centre176 YORKTOWN RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)8 LONDON CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah33 MARY CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding21 JEDNA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
April 2026
- verandah46 SOMERSET GR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Installation of swimming pool and safety barriers13 PATERSON CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah & tree damaging activity16 LURINGA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah69 BECKHAM RISE CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition2 ERINGA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah35 TAREENA ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
February 2026
- Update to Essential Safety Provisions Schedule only210 -214 ADAMS RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Swimming Pool and Safety Fence6 CARDIFF CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)5 JENKINS CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah97 BECKHAM RISE CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
January 2026
- Removal of a regulated tree24 CHOWILLA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier3 STRINGBARK AV CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation20 CONMURRA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
- Verandah50 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· 12 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 tree7 THORNTON PL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Under Assessment
- Installation of a swimming pool18 ZURICH RD CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Detached dwelling and Tree damaging activity2 WECOMA CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
November 2025
- Replacement verandah and carport4 MANYA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Emergency Significant Tree removal9 MENINGIE ST CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Verandah27 CANDLEBARK CT CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Proposed bedroom additions to a dwelling33 KAKUNA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Carport & Garage)38 JEDNA CL CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Torrens Title Boundary Realignment (Land Division) 5 into 314 -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
- Verandah13 MEGUNYA CR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision Made
- Construction of an Outbuilding55 SOMERSET GR CRAIGMORE SA 5114Decision 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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
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).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Adams Road Children's Centrekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 57.4/100
- National rank
- 959th in Australia
- State rank
- 46th in SA
- Peer rank
- #12 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #35 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime84
- Other Theftcrime52
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime77
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime31
- Theft From Shopcrime30
- 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
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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