Crafers West vs Crafers.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,155,253 and $1,368,778. Crafers West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Crafers West (median $1,155,253) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Crafers ($1,368,778). Over the past year, Crafers West (0%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Crafers (-4.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crafers West (1118) sits above Crafers (1104).
For buyers
Crafers West is the lower entry point at $1,155,253 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Crafers West carries both higher gross yield (3.43% vs 3.23%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Crafers West edges out on average school ICSEA (1118 vs 1104).
Common questions
Is Crafers West or Crafers cheaper to buy in?
Crafers West has the lower median house price at $1,155,253, roughly 16% below Crafers ($1,368,778). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Crafers West or Crafers?
Over the past 12 months, Crafers West grew 0% vs -4.6% in Crafers, a gap of 4.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Crafers West or Crafers have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crafers West scores 1118 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Crafers West or Crafers?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.43% in Crafers West vs 3.23% in Crafers. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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