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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Crafers statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at around 2,040 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 34 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,006 people in the area. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,034 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (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 in the Crafers (SA2). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing 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 2022 as the base year. 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. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected for Crafers (SA2), with an expected increase of 125 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 8.4% 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, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Crafers averaged approximately one new dwelling approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated eight homes. As of FY-26, one approval has been recorded. Based on this data, an average of 10.1 new residents per year is associated with every home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply in the area.

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

Nationally, this figure is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints in the area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Crafers is expected to grow by approximately 171 residents through to 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Crafers has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include the South Eastern Freeway Upgrade, Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access, and Adelaide's Inner And Outer Ring Route Capacity Improvements.

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Employment performance in Crafers ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Crafers features a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, and there has been an estimated employment growth of 2.6% over the past year based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 1,186 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Crafers is 67.3%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 1.7% of Crafers's workforce compared to 4.3% in Greater Adelaide. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force increased by 3.1%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points in Crafers. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year (adding 10,710 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Crafers's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localised population projections.

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 for Crafers would be approximately $70,983 (median) and $100,477 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Crafers rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 91st percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income segment comprises 27.2% earning $4000+ weekly, with 554 residents falling into this category. Unlike broader trends, only 31.8% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range in Crafers. A significant portion, 42.4%, earns over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 89.3% of their income, indicating 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' dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 95.2% houses and 4.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Crafers was at 44.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.5% and rented ones at 8.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Crafers was $380, compared to Adelaide metro's $350. Nationally, Crafers' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 16.9%, with lone person households at 16.2% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.6.

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

In Crafers, the educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 46.9% possess university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. The area's strong educational advantage is reflected in its high proportion of residents with bachelor degrees (30.7%), postgraduate qualifications (11.2%), and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.9% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (14.7%).

Educational participation in the area 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

Transport analysis shows 31 active stops operating in Crafers, offering mixed bus services. These stops are served by 37 routes, collectively facilitating 1,072 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 238 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 153 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

Crafers's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates robust performance across Crafers, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 63% of the total population (1,293 people), compared to 55.5% in Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 8.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 71.7% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 68.5% in Greater Adelaide.

Crafers has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.9% (446 people), compared to 19.9% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors in Crafers are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Crafers was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 81.3% of its population born in Australia, 94.2% being citizens, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Crafers is Christianity, comprising 39.3% of the population. However, there was an overrepresentation in Other religions, which makes up 0.9% compared to 0.6% across Greater Adelaide.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (33.1%), Australian (24.3%), and Scottish (8.1%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh is overrepresented at 1.0%, German at 7.0%, and Dutch at 2.2%.

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 exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Crafers at 15.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.9%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 6.2% to 8.0% of Crafers' population, and the 15 to 24 cohort has risen from 11.2% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 8.0% to 6.9%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 14.0% to 12.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Crafers. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 45 people (28%), growing from 163 to 209 individuals. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.