Craven, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Craven, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Craven |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.13537 |
| Longitude | 151.89448 |
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 92.5 km² |
| Elevation | 144 m |
| Postcode | 2422 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 203 km north-northeast |
Craven is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 120. The locality covers an area of 92.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 144 m above sea level. It lies approximately 203 km north-northeast of Sydney. Craven is located at 32.1354°S, 151.8945°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2422. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Craven rests in a fold of the land where the gentle slopes of the hinterland begin to surrender to the broader sweep of the Mid-Coast. It lies 74.1 km north-north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 26°T), and is situated 15.1 km south-south-west of Gloucester. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-warmed earth and the distant tang of salt that hints at the coast's proximity. Fields, a patchwork of verdant green and ochre depending on the season, stretch across the undulating terrain, punctuated by the sturdy forms of gum trees and the occasional stand of denser scrub. Waterways, often no more than silver threads glinting under the vast Australian sky, thread their way through the landscape, feeding the rich soil that underpins life in Craven. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar softness, bathing the rolling hills in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of quiet contemplation.
The story of Craven is one of steady persistence, a testament to the resilience of those who first settled this country. Its economy has long been tethered to the land, with agriculture and grazing forming the backbone of its existence, though more recently, a burgeoning tourism sector has begun to weave its own threads into the local fabric. Travellers drawn by the promise of open spaces and a slower pace of life discover a place where the echoes of past generations are still palpable. While no single grand monument dominates the skyline, the character of Craven is etched in the weathered facades of its older buildings, the quiet hum of everyday life, and the enduring connection to the natural world that shapes its days.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Craven, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Craven, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Craven includes the postcode (2422), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Craven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |