Crafers

Crafers is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of the suburb of Crafers is around 2040 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 34 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2006 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2034 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 338 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for the suburb of Crafers, with an expected increase of 124 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.1% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Crafers according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data indicates Crafers averaged approximately one new dwelling approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling around eight homes. As of FY26, one approval has been recorded. This averages out to about 10.1 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $651,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Crafers has significantly less development activity, 93.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate projects Crafers' population to grow by 166 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Crafers has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Crafers rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Crafers has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.1%. As of September 2025, 1,205 residents were employed at a 1.7% lower unemployment rate than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%, and workforce participation was higher at 73.7%.

Moderately, 19.0% worked from home according to Census responses. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors. Notably, the area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level, but has fewer transport, postal & warehousing jobs at 1.7% compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.3%. The residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, labour force by 3.6%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point unemployment rise. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Crafers' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Crafers is high nationally. The median income is $65,242 and the average income stands at $92,350. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $54,808 and an average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,983 (median) and $100,477 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Crafers rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 91st percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 27.2% earning $4000+ weekly (554 residents), unlike broader area trends where 31.8% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. This suburb demonstrates affluence with 42.4% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 89.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Crafers is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Crafers' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings. Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crafers was 44.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.5% and rented ones at 8.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Crafers was $2,167, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562. Median weekly rent in Crafers was $380, whereas Adelaide metro recorded $320. Nationally, Crafers' mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and rents surpassed the national figure of $375.

Crafers features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.1% of all households, including 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 lone person households at 16.2% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Crafers places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Crafers, educational attainment notably exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 46.9% possess university qualifications, surpassing South Australia's (SA) average of 25.7% and Greater Adelaide's 28.9%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based prospects. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%.

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.2% and certificates for 14.7%. Educational participation is notably high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Crafers has 31 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 unique routes that together facilitate 1,072 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 238 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Crafers residents commute outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode of transport at 92%. On average, there are 1.9 vehicles per dwelling in Crafers, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 19% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 153 trips per day is maintained, equating to roughly 34 weekly trips per stop.

Crafers's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Crafers' health outcomes show exceptional results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 63% of Crafers' total population (1,293 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in Crafers are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively. 71.7% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Crafers has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (444 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Crafers ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Crafers had a cultural diversity level below average, with 81.3% of its population born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Crafers, comprising 39.3% of people. Notably, the 'Other' category made up 0.9%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 1.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.1%), Australian (24.3%), and Scottish (8.1%). Welsh (1.0%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.6%. Similarly, German (7.0%) and Dutch (2.2%) showed higher representation than their respective regional averages of 5.1% and 1.2%.

Crafers hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Crafers is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age cohort makes up 14.7% of the population in Crafers, a notably higher proportion compared to Greater Adelaide's average. Conversely, individuals aged 25-34 make up only 6.9%, indicating an under-representation of this age group locally. Since the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population aged 75 to 84 has increased from 6.2% to 8.2%. The 15 to 24 age cohort also saw a rise, from 11.2% to 12.7%, while the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 13.7% to 12.5%. Notably, the 25 to 34 age group experienced a decline from 8.0% to 6.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Crafers. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand by 48 people (a 16% increase) from 299 to 348 individuals. However, the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.