Crafers West at a glance
Median house
$1,155,253
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,307
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Crafers West.
The postcode for Crafers West is 5152 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Crafers West is $1,155,253.
Crafers West (5152) sits in the Mitcham region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,155,253, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Crafers West has roughly 1,307 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Crafers West scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crafers West's population at 1,307, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,307
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,155,253 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 70% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $231,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,155,253
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$762/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$406/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$1,155,253
$343,440
1,307
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.43% (median rent $762/wk against a $1,155,253 price tag). Units yield 6.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.43%
Based on $1,155,253 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20266.15%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202691%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
13
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Crafers West.
Local schools for Crafers West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Crafers Primary School
Upper Sturt Primary School
Heathfield High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Crafers West.
- What is the median house price in Crafers West?
- The median house price in Crafers West, SA 5152 is $1,155,253. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Crafers West postcode?
- Crafers West is in the 5152 postcode, in SA, in the City of Mitcham region.
- Where is Crafers West?
- Crafers West is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5152. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Mitcham region.
- What is the average rent in Crafers West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $762, for units it's $406.
- What schools are in Crafers West?
- There are 20 schools serving Crafers West on this page, including St Catherine's School, Crafers Primary School, Upper Sturt Primary School.
- How walkable is Crafers West?
- Crafers West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Crafers West?
- Crafers West is close to Eagle On The Hill, Upper Sturt, Cleland, Crafers, Brown Hill Creek.
- What is the population of Crafers West?
- The population of Crafers West is approximately 1,307 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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