Is Crafers, SA Climate Safe? 2026 Assessment
Climate Safety Score
5.5/10Moderate climate risk — address-specific
Key Facts
- Climate Safety
- Medium
- Flood
- Crafers has a moderate risk of flooding due to its location in the Adelaide Hills and proximity to waterways. Heavy rainfall events can lead to flash flooding.
- Bushfire
- Crafers faces a high risk of bushfire due to its location in the Adelaide Hills, surrounded by dense vegetation. Hot, dry summers and strong winds exacerbate the risk.
- Heat
- Crafers experiences moderate heat risk, with increasing average temperatures and more frequent heatwaves projected. This can impact vulnerable populations and infrastructure.
- Storm
- Moderate storm risk — occasional severe thunderstorms
- Postcode
- 5152
- Highest high-risk exposure
- 10.6% of land (bushfire)
Climate Safety Analysis
Crafers in South Australia has an overall climate safety rating of Medium. This multi-hazard assessment combines flood, bushfire, heat, coastal, and storm risk data with climate projections to 2050 from CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Key factors affecting Crafers's climate safety include bushfire. Each hazard is assessed independently and combined for an overall picture. Australia has warmed by approximately 1.5 °C since 1910, with flow-on effects to fire weather, extreme rainfall, and heatwave frequency.
Climate safety for property in Crafers is not uniform — it varies by address. Factors such as elevation, distance to waterways, proximity to bushland, and local drainage all influence actual risk at a specific property. Two nearby properties can have materially different risk profiles.
For a complete property-specific climate safety report for Crafers including address-level hazard mapping, insurance outlook, and adaptation recommendations, use the ClimateNest full analysis tool.
Crafers (postcode 5152) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (10.6% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.3% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (3.4% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Crafers — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.
Local Hazard Evidence
Historical Events
Bushfires in the Adelaide Hills caused smoke haze and increased fire risk in Crafers.
A prolonged heatwave in South Australia led to increased heat stress in Crafers, particularly among vulnerable residents.
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Crafers, affecting several properties near the Sturt River.
The Ash Wednesday bushfires caused widespread damage in the Adelaide Hills, including Crafers.
Adaptation & Mitigation Actions
Bushfire Preparedness Plan
ImmediateDevelop and maintain a comprehensive bushfire preparedness plan for your property, including clearing vegetation, creating firebreaks, and having an evacuation plan.
Est. cost: Low
Flood Mitigation Measures
Near-termImplement flood mitigation measures such as installing drainage systems, raising electrical appliances, and using water-resistant building materials.
Est. cost: Medium
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Long-termImprove energy efficiency by installing insulation, upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, and using renewable energy sources to reduce your carbon footprint and lower energy bills.
Est. cost: Medium
Community Emergency Response Plan
Near-termParticipate in the development of a community emergency response plan to ensure coordinated action during extreme weather events.
Est. cost: Low
Water Conservation
Long-termImplement water conservation measures to reduce water usage during periods of drought and heatwaves.
Est. cost: Low
Council & Emergency Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crafers safe from climate change?
No location in Australia is entirely immune to climate change impacts. Crafers has an overall Medium climate risk rating. Understanding the specific hazards at your property address — not just the suburb average — provides the most reliable risk picture.
Which climate hazard poses the biggest risk in Crafers?
The dominant hazard for Crafers depends on geography and local environment. Proximity to waterways elevates flood risk, while proximity to bushland increases bushfire risk. ClimateNest's multi-hazard analysis identifies the highest-risk hazards for any specific address.
How does Crafers compare to nearby suburbs for climate safety?
Nearby suburbs may have different climate risk profiles depending on elevation, vegetation cover, drainage patterns, and land use. ClimateNest allows comparison of climate safety scores across South Australia suburbs.
Should I be concerned about buying property in Crafers?
Climate risk should be one factor in your decision, alongside price, location, and amenity. An informed buyer understands the specific risks at a property address and factors insurance costs and climate projections into their assessment of long-term value.
What climate projections should I know for Crafers?
Key projections for South Australia from CSIRO include increased average temperatures, more frequent hot days, changes in rainfall seasonality, longer fire seasons, and potential increases in extreme rainfall intensity. These trends inform the long-term outlook for Crafers.
What share of Crafers is exposed to high bushfire risk?
ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 10.6% of Crafers in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 71.2% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.
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