Crafers vs Mount Lofty
Mount Lofty scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Lofty (1117) sits above Crafers (1104).
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Crafers and Mount Lofty side by side
| Measure | Crafers | Mount Lofty |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1100/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1117 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 70 |
| Population | 2,006 | – |
| Median age | 44 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 980 mm | 827 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mount Lofty edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1104).
Crafers vs Mount Lofty: common questions
Does Crafers or Mount Lofty have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Lofty scores 1117 vs 1104 in Crafers. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Crafers or Mount Lofty?
Mount Lofty scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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