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 West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 42 |
| Transport | 52 | 34 |
| Education | 91 | 79 |
| Liveability | 30 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,307 | 1,005 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,438 | $2,229 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 77.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Crafers West Declining · Upper Sturt Declining
Property
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $1.06M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $762 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 77 | 199 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,071 | 1,194 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Crafers West · Upper Sturt
Transport
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.5 km | 15.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.5 km | 12.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.2 km | 11.7 km |
Population & growth
| Crafers West | Upper Sturt | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,307 | 1,005 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,352 | 1,040 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,281 | 985 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 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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