Craigmore, SA 5114 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Craigmore is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5114, home to 10,943 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Gawler local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 27 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,943
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $1,513 /week
- Median personal income
- $682 /week
- Median family income
- $1,711 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Playford
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Spence
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Hope Christian College
- Craigmore South Primary School
- Catherine McAuley School
- Playford Primary School
- Craigmore High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 66 bus stops
- Stop 78 Blair Park Dr - East side
- Stop 78 Blair Park Dr - West side
- Stop 79 Blair Park Dr - East side
- Stop 79 Blair Park Dr - West side
- Stop 77 Blair Park Dr - South East side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 46 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 15 playgrounds
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), 28.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 49.2% of the 4,176 resolvable premises in Craigmore. 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: 47.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 49.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,987 across postcode 5114 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,131 theft, 691 violent offences, 605 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Craigmore?
Craigmore (SA 5114) had 10,943 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Playford local government area.
What is the median rent in Craigmore?
The median advertised rent in Craigmore is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Craigmore?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Craigmore covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Hope Christian College (0.8 km), Craigmore South Primary School (1.1 km), Catherine McAuley School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Craigmore?
Craigmore is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (49.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Craigmore?
Across postcode 5114, 2,987 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (1,131), violent (691), property damage (605). 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 Craigmore?
In Craigmore, 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 (28.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Craigmore?
66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Craigmore centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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