Craigmore
Detached homes define Craigmore: 99.4% of dwellings are separate houses, and 52.7% of homes are being bought with a mortgage. The suburb has 10,943 residents, a median age of 37, and household size of 2.8, which is 0.3 above the national figure. Compared with nearby Elizabeth and Blakeview, Craigmore reads as a family mortgage area rather than an apartment or renter market. University attainment is 14.0%, 16.1 points below national, while 38.5% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms.
Population
10,943
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,513/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
61
Median House
$742K
Median 1Q 2026
Craigmore suits buyers wanting land and family-sized housing more than compact living: 99.4% of dwellings are separate houses, while apartments account for just 0.3%. The median house price is $741,500 in 1Q 2026, higher than the $622,500 recorded in 1Q 2025 after 19.1% growth. Loan commitments are common, with 52.7% of homes mortgaged, but mortgage payments sit at 19.8% of income, which helps explain why stress is not flagged. The stock is practical, with 59.2% 3-bedroom homes and 38.5% 4-plus bedroom homes.
For Buyers
Craigmore suits buyers wanting land and family-sized housing more than compact living: 99.4% of dwellings are separate houses, while apartments account for just 0.3%. The median house price is $741,500 in 1Q 2026, higher than the $622,500 recorded in 1Q 2025 after 19.1% growth. Loan commitments are common, with 52.7% of homes mortgaged, but mortgage payments sit at 19.8% of income, which helps explain why stress is not flagged. The stock is practical, with 59.2% 3-bedroom homes and 38.5% 4-plus bedroom homes.
For Investors
Craigmore is more owner-occupied than renter-led, so investors face a smaller tenant pool: 20.8% of households rent, below the 52.7% buying with a mortgage. The weekly rent is $300 and the vacancy rate is 3.7%, suggesting leasing risk needs more attention than in tighter markets. However, the 19.1% lift in house prices from 1Q 2025 to 1Q 2026 shows recent capital momentum. Development activity is active, with 52 applications in 12 months, mostly incremental additions and small dwelling works, because the suburb is established rather than a major apartment pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
336
Last 12 Months
61
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+24.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Craigmore iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hope Christian College
R-12 · 921 students
Catherine McAuley School
R-6 · 483 students
Playford Primary School
U, R-6 · 398 students
Craigmore South Primary School
R-6 · 225 students
Demographics
Craigmore has 10,943 residents and a median age of 37, which is 3.0 years below the national benchmark, but its forecast trajectory is aging. Overseas-born residents make up 21.2%, only 0.4 points below national, while university attainment is 14.0%, 16.1 points below national. English ancestry is the largest recorded group at 5,310 people, followed by Scottish at 997, Irish at 763 and German at 695. Household size is 2.8, 0.3 above national, because the housing stock is dominated by detached family homes rather than smaller apartments.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.4%
Houses
0.4%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Craigmore's housing market is tightly concentrated in detached dwellings, with 99.4% separate houses, 0.4% semi-detached homes and 0.3% apartments. Ownership is higher than renting when mortgage holders and outright owners are combined: 26.5% own outright, 52.7% have a mortgage and 20.8% rent. Prices rose from $622,500 in 1Q 2025 to $741,500 in 1Q 2026, a 19.1% gain, with the latest quarter also the peak and 0.0% below peak. The bedroom mix reinforces the family profile, with 59.2% 3-bedroom homes and 38.5% having 4 or more bedrooms.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$682
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.7%
Unoccupied
144
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.0%
Couples, no children
9,157
Total families
Economy & Employment
Craigmore's workforce is anchored in services and practical occupations. Healthcare is the largest industry at 21.2% or 579 workers, followed by education at 11.6%, manufacturing at 10.3%, construction at 9.5% and public administration at 9.1%. Community and personal service roles lead occupations with 785 workers, ahead of labourers at 707 and clerical/admin at 619. Full-time work is 63.0%, participation is 57.7% and unemployment is 6.8%. SEIFA is uneven: IER sits at decile 5, higher than IRSAD decile 2 and IEO decile 2, because household resources are more middle-ranked than education and occupation advantage.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
11,302
Unemployed
554
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
30.2%
Participation
57.7%
Employed
4,657
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.0%
Postgraduate
2.3%
Born Overseas
21.2%
Dwellings
3,739
Transport to Work
Craigmore is strongly car-oriented: 91.1% drive to work, far higher than the 2.0% using public transport and 0.7% walking or cycling. That matters because daily convenience depends on road access more than station-based commuting. Safety records show 446 offences, or 40.8 per 1,000 residents. Schooling is a local strength for families, with 4 schools across Independent, Catholic and Government sectors and an ICSEA range of 922 to 977. Hope Christian College leads at ICSEA 977 with 921 enrolments, closely followed by Catherine McAuley School at 976, while IRSAD decile 2 sits below high-advantage areas.
Drive
91.1%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
0.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.62%/yr
(+345 people/yr)
EstablishedCraigmore is on a steady growth path rather than a rapid redevelopment cycle. The forecast trend is 1.62% a year, equal to about 345 extra people annually, and the medium path rises from 21,906 in 2026 to 23,631 in 2031. Migration is balanced, with net internal migration of 85 people a year, lower than net overseas migration of 92 a year. The shift profile points to aging, with senior share up 3.2 points and young share down 1.2 points. Gentrification is only at score 20 and labelled Early signs, so change is likely to be gradual.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+92
Net Internal / yr
+85
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +29% since 2011, Net internal migration +85/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
446
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
40.8
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Craigmore compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Craigmore a good suburb to live in?
Craigmore works well for households wanting detached housing and schools, with 99.4% separate houses and 4 local schools. It is more car-dependent than transit-focused, with 91.1% driving to work and only 2.0% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Craigmore?
The median house price in Craigmore is $741,500 for 1Q 2026. That is higher than the $622,500 recorded in 1Q 2025, reflecting 19.1% growth over the available 1-year price history.
What schools are in Craigmore?
Craigmore has 4 schools: Hope Christian College, Catherine McAuley School, Playford Primary School and Craigmore South Primary School. ICSEA scores range from 922 to 977, with Independent, Catholic and Government options represented.
Is Craigmore safe?
Craigmore recorded 446 offences, equal to 40.8 offences per 1,000 residents. That figure gives a clearer risk indicator than reputation alone, and buyers should compare it with nearby suburbs when choosing a street.
Is Craigmore good for property investment?
Craigmore has recent price momentum, with the median house price up 19.1% from 1Q 2025 to 1Q 2026. The rental base is smaller, with 20.8% renting and a 3.7% vacancy rate, so tenant demand should be checked carefully.
How is Craigmore's population changing?
Craigmore is forecast to grow at 1.62% a year, or about 345 people annually. The medium forecast path rises from 21,906 in 2026 to 23,631 in 2031, with balanced migration adding 85 internal and 92 overseas net movers each year.
What development is happening in Craigmore?
Craigmore recorded 52 development applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include verandah works and a dwelling addition, pointing to small-scale upgrades rather than a high-rise shift in the established housing base.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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