Craigburn Farm
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Craigburn Farm, SA 5051.
About Craigburn Farm
Welcome to Craigburn Farm
Craigburn Farm sits in the leafy foothills of Adelaide's south, roughly 15 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Coromandel Valley, Blackwood, Eden Hills, Hawthorndene and Coromandel East. It's a suburb built largely from a single, well-planned residential development on former farmland, which gives it a cohesive, established feel despite being one of the newer additions to the foothills map.
With a population of around 3,099 and a median age of 41, Craigburn Farm has settled into itself as a suburb favoured by families and professionals who want space, greenery and a sense of separation from the inner suburbs without giving up easy access to them. It suits buyers after a quieter, more settled lifestyle, where the bushland backdrop is as much a drawcard as the house itself.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Craigburn Farm revolves around the outdoors and the natural setting of the surrounding Sturt Gorge Recreation Park and Craigburn Farm Recreation Park, both offering walking and cycling trails that wind through native bushland right on the suburb's doorstep. For dining and everyday café culture, residents typically head to nearby Blackwood, whose village-style main street has a long-standing cluster of cafés, pubs and restaurants, or to Coromandel Valley, which has its own relaxed, semi-rural charm.
Shopping
Craigburn Farm doesn't have a large retail strip of its own, which keeps it quiet, but the Blackwood shopping precinct is only a short drive away and covers most day-to-day needs, from supermarkets to specialty stores and services. Coromandel Valley and Eden Hills add further options nearby, so residents rarely need to travel far for essentials, while bigger shopping trips usually mean a run further into Adelaide's southern suburbs.
Getting around
The suburb's foothills position means it's well served by arterial roads connecting to the South Eastern Freeway and Main Road corridors, making the drive into the Adelaide CBD straightforward for commuters. Eden Hills train station, on Adelaide's Belair line, is within easy reach for those who prefer rail into the city, giving Craigburn Farm a genuine transport advantage over some of its more isolated hills neighbours.
Schools & families
Craigburn Farm's family appeal is bolstered by its proximity to well-regarded schools in the surrounding suburbs, including options in Blackwood, Eden Hills and Hawthorndene, making school runs manageable even though the suburb itself is primarily residential. The area's parks, bushland trails and low-traffic streets add to its reputation as a place well suited to raising children, with plenty of room to roam outdoors.
Parks & recreation
Recreation here leans heavily on the natural environment, with Sturt Gorge Recreation Park offering some of the best bushwalking and mountain biking terrain in Adelaide's southern foothills. Craigburn Farm Recreation Park adds further green space closer to home, and the combination of reserves and walking trails is a major part of why buyers are drawn to the suburb over flatter, more built-up alternatives.
The property market
Craigburn Farm's property market is dominated by houses, which make up 89% of current listings, with acreage and rural-style properties accounting for the remaining 11% — a reflection of the suburb's semi-rural edges and larger blocks. The median house price currently sits at $1.54 million, and the market has shown strong momentum recently, with house prices up 13.0% over the past year, underlining sustained demand for the suburb's blend of space, bushland outlook and foothills lifestyle.
Market snapshot
Craigburn Farm property market
Median sale price
$1.54m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.13m
Median
$1.54m
Premium
$2.52m
Days on market
43
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +11.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Craigburn Farm by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Craigburn Farm, SA 5051.
Population
3,099
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,944
median, per week
Median rent
$550
per week
Median mortgage
$2,383
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Craigburn Farm
$1.83m
8 Riding Way
Sold ~July 2026
$2.70m
36 Fergusson Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.25m
3 Austin Crt
Sold ~July 2026
$1.97m
37 Gartrell Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
39 Blackwood Park Boulevard
Sold ~June 2026
$950k
108 Highfield Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$900k
1 Carraway Court
Sold ~June 2026
$1.25m
38 Highfield Drive
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Craigburn Farm suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Craigburn Farm?
The median house price in Craigburn Farm, SA is $1.54m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.0%.
Is Craigburn Farm a good place to live?
Craigburn Farm is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Craigburn Farm is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 3,099.
What is the population of Craigburn Farm?
Craigburn Farm has a population of 3,099 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
How long do homes take to sell in Craigburn Farm?
Properties in Craigburn Farm take around 43 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Craigburn Farm?
Entry-level properties in Craigburn Farm start around $1.13m, while premium homes reach $2.52m.
What suburbs are near Craigburn Farm?
Suburbs near Craigburn Farm include Coromandel Valley, Blackwood, Eden Hills, Hawthorndene and Coromandel East.
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