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Crafers has an estimated 2,058 residents, up from 2,006 at the 2021 Census — a change of 52 people, or 2.6%. That puts 341 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, along with address verification by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Crafers has an estimated residency of 2,058 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 52 people (2.6%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,006 individuals. This calculation is derived from the resident population of 2,058, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) plus a single validated new address since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 341 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential space for future construction.
Growth in the suburb of Crafers was mainly supported by overseas migration, which made up approximately 71.0% of the total population gains over the recent timeframe. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, Regional/LGA projections by age group from the SA State Government, published in 2023 and based on 2021 numbers, are applied with adjustments made by weighting and aggregating population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these projected demographic trends, a population rise slightly below the national median is anticipated for the suburb of Crafers, with the area projected to expand by 124 persons by 2041 using aggregated SA2 projections, representing a total increase of 6.0% over the 16 years.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of building approvals from the ABS, allocated from statistical area records, Crafers has averaged approximately one new dwelling approval annually. An estimated 7 homes were approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with one approval recorded so far in FY-26. Because an average of 5.1 people per year moved to the area for every new home built during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is falling far behind demand. This imbalance typically increases competition among buyers and exerts upward pressure on prices, especially since new builds have an average value of $651,000, indicating that developers are focusing on upmarket, premium properties.
Relative to Greater Adelaide, Crafers experiences much lower levels of construction activity, running 93.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new inventory generally reinforces demand and sustains valuations for established properties. The rate is also below the national benchmark, which reflects the mature state of the local market and hints at possible planning constraints. Population projections indicate that Crafers is set to add 124 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures. If current building rates do not accelerate, residential supply is likely to lag behind this population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project close to Crafers. The pipeline spans health & medical. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and planning decisions significantly affect regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely impact on this locality. Significant regional initiatives include the South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access, Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements, and the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, with details on the most relevant works provided below.
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Estia Health Myrtle Bank Expansion
Expansion of a luxury residential care facility involves building a two-storey structure with 46 beds connecting to the existing facility. The project aims to increase total beds to 118, adding four apartments.
1,188 residents of Crafers are employed, from a labour force of 1,213. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 71.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,551, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Crafers has a highly educated workforce with a significant proportion of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth of 4.6% over the past year, according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,188 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below the Greater Adelaide rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is standard at 71.4% compared to 66.6% across Greater Adelaide. Census statistics show a moderate 19.0% of residents working from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
Resident employment is primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing represents just 1.7% of the workforce, compared to the regional average of 4.3%. The highly residential character of the area appears to limit local job opportunities, as shown by the relationship between the Census working population and resident population numbers. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area shows that over the 12 months ending March 2026, local employment grew by 4.6% while the labour force expanded by 4.7%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2%, the labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment decrease by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Crafers. These five and ten-year projections have been compared against the local employment profile to estimate potential growth patterns. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Crafers's employment base could grow by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Crafers is $2,530 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,066 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,242 a year against an average of $92,350. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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AreaSearch analysis of postcode level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023 indicates the median income for taxpayers in Crafers was $65,242, with the average income at $92,350. These figures are among the highest in the country, compared to Greater Adelaide averages of $54,808 and $66,852. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $71,877 for the median and $101,742 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Crafers in the 84th to 91st percentiles nationally.
Weekly earnings of $4000 or more are received by 27.2% of the community, which equates to 559 individuals, whereas the region as a whole is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.8%. The area shows high affluence with 42.4% earning above $3,000 per week, which helps support premium local retail and services. Residents retain 89.3% of their income after housing costs, showing strong purchasing power and placing the area in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Crafers had 711 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 2% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 15.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Crafers consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwelling types like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing, compared to Adelaide metro's split of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Crafers was significantly higher than the Adelaide metro average at 44.0%, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (47.5%) or rented (8.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167 was well above the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, and the median weekly rent was $380 compared to Adelaide metro's $320.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Crafers are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Crafers counted 711 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 81% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the bulk of the local community at 83.1%, consisting of 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 single person households representing 16.2% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
46.9% of adults in Crafers hold a university qualification, including 30.7% with a bachelor degree and 11.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 14.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 217 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,112 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in Crafers is significantly higher than regional averages, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in SA and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. This educational profile positions the area well for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 30.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 11.2% and graduate diplomas at 5.0%. Technical and trade qualifications are also common, with 25.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 14.7%. Participation in education is high, with 28.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies.
This group is composed of 10.8% in primary school, 8.8% in secondary school, and 5.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Crafers reaches 31 stops on 37 routes, timetabled for about 1,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport options include 31 active transit stops within Crafers, consisting of various bus options. These stops are served by 37 different routes, providing a total of 1,072 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 238 meters from the nearest stop. Because Crafers is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, and cars remain the main mode of travel at 92%. Car ownership averages 1.9 vehicles per household, which is higher than the regional average. Around 19.0% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 153 trips per day, which translates to roughly 34 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.7% of residents in Crafers report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics show excellent outcomes throughout Crafers, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and chronic illness prevalence, which reveals a very low rate of common conditions across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 63% of the population (1,305 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions locally, affecting 8.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 71.7% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age population is particularly healthy with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 22.2% of the population (456 people), higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 19.2%. Health metrics for seniors remain strong, matching national benchmarks for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Crafers is largely Australian-born, at 81.3% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.1%) and Australian (24.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Crafers exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity, with 81.3% of residents born in Australia, 94.2% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 39.3% of the population. The most notable difference in religious affiliation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.9% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Crafers are English at 33.1% of the population (notably higher than the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 24.3%, and Scottish at 8.1%.
There are also notable differences in the representation of other backgrounds, with Welsh overrepresented at 1.0% of Crafers compared to 0.6% regionally, German at 7.0% compared to 5.1%, and Dutch at 2.2% compared to 1.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Crafers is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 20.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Crafers is 44 years, which is older than the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 45 - 54 age group is over-represented at 14.6% of the local population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented at 6.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.2% to 8.5% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 11.2% to 13.2%. However, the 25 to 34 group has fallen from 8.0% to 6.8% and the 5 to 14 cohort has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%.
Demographic projections for 2041 suggest changes ahead, with the 45 to 54 group expected to grow by 38 people (13%) from 300 to 339, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Crafers
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,006 at the 2021 Census → 2,058 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40322). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.