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| Locality | Crawford River |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.39095 |
| Longitude | 152.09628 |
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 98.4 km² |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Postcode | 2423 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 184 km north-northeast |
Crawford River 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 45. The locality covers an area of 98.4 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 184 km north-northeast of Sydney. Crawford River is located at 32.3909°S, 152.0963°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2423. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Crawford River winds its way through a landscape of undulating hills that soften towards the coast, their slopes a patchwork of verdant pastures and pockets of dense coastal scrub. It lies 63.7 km north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 53°T), and is situated 9.7 km west of Bulahdelah. The air here carries the faint, clean scent of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the land with a liquid gold hue, bathing the gum trees in a warm, ethereal glow. The terrain is characterised by a gentle, almost yielding quality, where the land seems to breathe with the rhythm of the seasons. Beyond the immediate river valley, the land rises and falls in a graceful, unhurried manner, offering glimpses of distant blue water through breaks in the foliage.
Historically, the lifeblood of Crawford River has been intrinsically tied to the fertile land and the bounty of the nearby sea. Early settlers found rich soil for farming, and evidence of their labours can still be seen in the weathered fences and established orchards that dot the countryside. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with a growing appreciation for the region's natural beauty drawing visitors who seek its quiet charm. The river itself, once a vital artery for transport and sustenance, now offers opportunities for recreation, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky and the enduring spirit of this coastal locality. The character of Crawford River is one of quiet resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but gently integrated into the present, creating a sense of continuity and belonging for those who call it home.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Crawford River, New South Wales. 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 Crawford River, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crawford River includes the postcode (2423), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Crawford River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |