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Crafers West vs Upper Sturt

The verdict

Upper Sturt is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.19M in Crafers West. Crafers West rates higher for transport (52 vs 34). Crafers West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 51 min). On the separate residential safety score, Crafers West rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Upper Sturt).

Scores

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Overall5642
Transport5234
Education9179
Liveability3017

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Population1,3071,005
Median age4441
Median household income (wk)$2,438$2,229
Bachelor degree or higher60.4%48.6%
Born in Australia78.2%77.8%
Avg household size2.72.7

Growth: Crafers West Declining · Upper Sturt Declining

Property

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Median house price$1.19M$1.06M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$762$900
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Residential safety score10067
Break & enter dwelling /100k77199
Motor vehicle theft /100k77Data not available
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)1,0711,194

Total incidents over time

Schools

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,088

See the full school list on each profile: Crafers West · Upper Sturt

Transport

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Transport score5234
Train stations00
Bus stops521
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4451
Nearest train station (km)4.5 km5.3 km

Liveability

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools171
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)15.5 km15.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)10.5 km12.9 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)9.2 km11.7 km

Population & growth

Crafers WestUpper Sturt
Population (2021)1,3071,005
Estimated 20251,3521,040
Projected 20411,281985
Annual growth rate0.85%0.86%

Common questions

Which is safer, Crafers West or Upper Sturt?

Crafers West has the higher residential safety score (Crafers West 100/100 vs Upper Sturt 67/100).

Which is more affordable, Crafers West or Upper Sturt?

Upper Sturt is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.06M versus $1.19M.

Which has better public transport, Crafers West or Upper Sturt?

Crafers West has the higher transport score (Crafers West 52/100 vs Upper Sturt 34/100).

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Data sources

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