Crafers, South Australia — 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 Crafers, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Crafers |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.98544 |
| Longitude | 138.71564 |
| Population | 1,905 |
| Density | 315.9 /km² |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Elevation | 310 m |
| Postcode | 5152 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 12 km east-southeast |
Crafers is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,905. The locality covers an area of 6.0 km², giving a population density of about 315.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 310 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km east-southeast of Adelaide. Crafers is located at 34.9854°S, 138.7156°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5152.
Crafers rests on the slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges, a verdant embrace of rolling hills and sheltered gullies where the air carries the crisp, damp scent of gum leaves and rich earth. It lies 12.4 km east-south-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-east of Aberfoyle Park. Here, the land rises and falls with a gentle, persistent grace, cloaked in a mosaic of established gardens spilling onto the roadside and swathes of native bushland where the shadows lengthen and deepen with the afternoon sun. The character of Crafers is one of quiet cultivation, a place where the built environment seems to emerge organically from the landscape rather than impose upon it, with stone walls and weathered timber structures blending seamlessly into the surrounding greenery. The light here, particularly as it filters through the dense canopy of stringybarks and messmate, possesses a luminous quality, softening edges and imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of tranquil permanence.
The history of Crafers is intrinsically tied to the early European settlement of the Adelaide Hills, its development shaped by the fertile soil and reliable rainfall that proved ideal for agriculture and grazing. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, with orchards once dominating the landscape and dairy herds a common sight, their slow procession a familiar rhythm of the day. While the economic focus has shifted towards viticulture and tourism in more recent times, with vineyards now tracing elegant lines across the hillsides and a burgeoning appreciation for the region's artisanal produce, the legacy of its pastoral past still lingers in the weathered farmhouses and the enduring connection to the land. Crafers holds a particular charm as a gateway to the broader Adelaide Hills wine region, drawing visitors who seek not only fine wines but also the restorative peace of its dappled lanes and the subtle, enduring beauty of its natural setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crafers, South Australia 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 Crafers, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crafers includes the postcode (5152), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Crafers 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. |