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Crafers West
11 km²
High weekly incomes and a highly qualified workforce set Crafers West apart from most similar areas. This is a wealthy community where a typical household earns $2,438 per week, far above the national figure. Residents are generally older and more educated than the average Australian, with a strong preference for large, detached family homes. The area is defined by its professional character and a very low rate of reported crime.
Crafers West's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families are common here, with 17.7% of the population being children under 15, and a higher-than-usual 14.6% of people living in de facto relationships.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while 18.1% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the South Australian and national figures.
English is the dominant language for 91.7% of the community. Only 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 62.7%. This is far above the national figure and among the highest levels recorded for similar areas.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 76.6% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $2,438, which is well above the national figure. A striking 37.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the highest for its level.
Residents enjoy good health, with only 2.1% needing help with daily activities. This is well below both the state and national figures, and long-term health conditions are also less common than usual.
The area has a strong culture of volunteering, with 29.7% of people helping out, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much more common here than in most other areas.
There are 12 First Nations people in the area. First Nations household income is among the highest at this level, sitting far above the state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children make up 64.5% of the community, while people living alone are less common than in most other areas.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 86.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7.2%, far below the national average, while typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 61.8% of workers driving to work. While public transport stops are more common here than in similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than usual.
About 33.2% of people moved here in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.0% of the population, well below the national average.
The workforce is active, with 67.4% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Most people work as professionals or managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.
Crafers West is very safe, with recorded offences being much lower than in most areas. Theft is the most common issue, but burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are among the lowest for its level.
The area is highly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, and the walkability score is far below the state average.
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