Crescent, 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 Crescent, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
| Locality | Crescent |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Renmark Paringa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.20708 |
| Longitude | 140.74359 |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Postcode | 5341 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 212 km east-northeast |
Crescent is a locality in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 9.6 km². It lies approximately 212 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Crescent is located at 34.2071°S, 140.7436°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5341. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Crescent lies where the river's embrace widens, a tranquil haven on the Murray. It lies 128.0 km west of Mildura, VIC (from Mildura, VIC: bearing 270°T), and is situated 4.9 km south of Renmark. The land here is a gentle unfolding of sun-baked earth, softened by the tenacious grip of river red gums and hardy scrub. Across the broad expanse of the water, the opposing bank rises in a muted symphony of ochre and dun, a landscape painted by a patient sun. The air itself carries a subtle, dry warmth, a palpable presence that hums with the quiet industry of the day. Evenings here are often painted with a soft, diffused light, where the sky bleeds into a palette of rose and lavender, casting long, languid shadows across the still water.
This is a place shaped by the enduring spirit of irrigation and the bounty of the river. For generations, Crescent has been a nexus for the cultivation of fruit, particularly the plump, sun-kissed grapes that are dried into sultanas and raisins, a sweet legacy of the land. The economy, once deeply rooted in this vital agricultural pursuit, now also welcomes travellers drawn to the river’s serene beauty and the promise of a slower pace. Old sheds, weathered by countless seasons, stand as quiet testaments to this enduring heritage, their timbers groaning softly in the breeze. The river itself, the lifeblood of Crescent, dictates the rhythm of life, a constant, murmuring presence that has shaped its character and sustained its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Crescent, 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 Crescent, in the Renmark Paringa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Crescent includes the postcode (5341), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Renmark Paringa 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 Crescent 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. |