Crafers, SA 5152 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Crafers is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5152, home to 2,006 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mitcham local government area and roughly 12 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population2,006
Median age44
Area6 km²
To CBD12 km
LGAAdelaide Hills

Demographics

Population
2,006
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$2,530 /week
Median personal income
$1,066 /week
Median family income
$2,955 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Adelaide Hills
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - Central and Hills
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Mayo
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • St Catherine's School Primary · Independent
  • Crafers Primary School Primary · Government
  • Heathfield High School Secondary · Government
  • Stirling East Primary School Primary · Government
  • Upper Sturt Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 37 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 25 Main St - South side bus · 105 m
  • BP Service Station/Main St bus · 117 m
  • Stop 25 Main St - North side bus · 122 m
  • Stop 24A / Zone A Crafers Park N Ride bus · 179 m
  • Stop 24A / Zone B Crafers Park N Ride bus · 201 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 8 cafés
  • 11 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 15 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 13.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 56.8% of the 859 resolvable premises in Crafers. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 39.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 56.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 3.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 133 across postcode 5152 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 16% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 56 theft, 24 break-ins, 21 violent offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Crafers?

Crafers (SA 5152) had 2,006 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Adelaide Hills local government area.

What is the median rent in Crafers?

The median advertised rent in Crafers is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Crafers?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Crafers covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Catherine's School (0.7 km), Crafers Primary School (1 km), Heathfield High School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Crafers?

Crafers is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Crafers?

Across postcode 5152, 133 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (56), break-ins (24), violent (21). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Crafers?

In Crafers, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (13.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Crafers?

37 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Crafers centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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