Crafers vs Stirling
The verdict
Crafers is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.61M in Stirling. Stirling rates higher for liveability (60 vs 54). Crafers has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 53 min).
Scores
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 63 |
| Transport | 42 | 41 |
| Education | 91 | 92 |
| Liveability | 54 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,006 | 3,067 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,530 | $2,368 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.9% | 64.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.8% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Crafers Declining · Stirling Declining
Property
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.6% | 51.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $827 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 100 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 50 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,695 | 2,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crafers · Stirling
Transport
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 17 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.5 km | 18.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.9 km | 12.4 km |
Population & growth
| Crafers | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,006 | 3,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,075 | 3,173 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,966 | 3,006 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crafers or Stirling?
Crafers has the higher residential safety score (Crafers 100/100 vs Stirling 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Crafers or Stirling?
Crafers is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Crafers or Stirling?
Stirling has a higher average school ICSEA (Crafers 1097 vs Stirling 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Crafers or Stirling?
Crafers has the higher transport score (Crafers 42/100 vs Stirling 41/100).
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