Moving to Craigmore SA 5114
What the official numbers say about living in Craigmore — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $741,500 for a median house (based on 2026 1Q sales).
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,513 a week.
About 79% of homes are owner-occupied and 21% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Craigmore shrank 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (11,102 → 10,943 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Tagalog, Khmer.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Craigmore scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Smithfield, 2.9 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Munno Para Centre Interchange, 2.4 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Adelaide Airport, 31.5 km south-west.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 27 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 19 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 10 parks — see them all on the Craigmore profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hope Christian College 900 m · Catherine McAuley School 1.2 km · Craigmore High School 1.2 km · Craigmore South Primary School 1.2 km · Playford Primary 1.3 km · Elizabeth Downs Primary School 1.4 km · Out of School Hours Care 1.5 km · Blakeview Primary 1.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths 2.3 km · Foodland 2.4 km · Coles 2.4 km · ALDI 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Craigmore Park Central 150 m · Craigmore Park East 550 m · Uley Reserve West 700 m · Perre Reserve 800 m · Bunyip Gully 900 m · Brian Coward Reserve 1.3 km · Blakes Trail 2.1 km · Hayfield Park 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Craigmore, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Red Wattlebird · New Holland Honeyeater · Australian Magpie · Little Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Craigmore, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigmore here | 10,943 | $741,500 | 2/10 | 9% |
| Elizabeth Downs | 5,160 | $640,000 | 1/10 | 13% |
| Blakeview | 8,979 | $677,500 | 3/10 | 4% |
| Elizabeth Park | 4,428 | $671,000 | 1/10 | 16% |
| Smithfield | 2,482 | $645,000 | 1/10 | 7% |
| Elizabeth North | 3,588 | $667,500 | 1/10 | 12% |
| Elizabeth East | 4,607 | $700,000 | 1/10 | 15% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Playford — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Spence — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5114 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Craigmore profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Craigmore has a median sale price of $741,500 (2026 1Q sales). Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 21% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 11,102 people to 10,943. It sits about 27 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Smithfield station is roughly 2.9 km away. Local government is Playford council, and the federal seat is Spence.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Craigmore vs Elizabeth Downs · Craigmore vs Blakeview.
Nearby guides: Elizabeth Downs · Blakeview · Elizabeth Park · Smithfield · Elizabeth North · Elizabeth East.
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