Crafers West vs Stirling
The verdict
Crafers West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.61M in Stirling. Crafers West rates higher for transport (52 vs 41). Stirling rates higher for liveability (60 vs 30). Crafers West is closer to the coast (15.5 km vs 18.9 km).
Scores
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 63 |
| Transport | 52 | 41 |
| Education | 91 | 92 |
| Liveability | 30 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,307 | 3,067 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,438 | $2,368 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 64.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Crafers West Declining · Stirling Declining
Property
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 51.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $762 | $827 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,071 | 2,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,136 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crafers West · Stirling
Transport
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Crafers West | 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 | 0 | 17 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.5 km | 18.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.5 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 12.4 km |
Population & growth
| Crafers West | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,307 | 3,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,352 | 3,173 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,281 | 3,006 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Crafers West or Stirling?
Crafers West has the higher residential safety score (Crafers West 100/100 vs Stirling 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Crafers West or Stirling?
Crafers West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.61M.
Which has better public transport, Crafers West or Stirling?
Crafers West has the higher transport score (Crafers West 52/100 vs Stirling 41/100).
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