Cromer, 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 Cromer, in The Barossa Council local government area.
| Locality | Cromer |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The Barossa Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.76293 |
| Longitude | 138.97765 |
| Population | 179 |
| Density | 10.9 /km² |
| Area | 16.4 km² |
| Elevation | 481 m |
| Postcode | 5235 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 39 km east-northeast |
Cromer is a locality in The Barossa Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 179. The locality covers an area of 16.4 km², giving a population density of about 10.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 481 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km east-northeast of Adelaide. Cromer is located at 34.7629°S, 138.9777°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5235. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cromer, a quiet sentinel on the South Australian coast, breathes the salt-laced air of the Barossa Council region. It lies 28.1 km south-east of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 131°T), and is situated 13.6 km south-east of Williamstown. The land here rolls gently towards the sea, a tapestry of ochre soil and resilient coastal scrub, interspersed with pockets of hardy native grasses that shimmer with a pale, silvery light under the wide Australian sky. The character of Cromer is one of weathered resilience, a place where the wind has shaped not only the landscape but also the stoic, sun-kissed faces of its inhabitants. The distant murmur of the ocean is a constant companion, a rhythmic pulse that underpins the unhurried pace of life.
Though not a major centre, Cromer carries the echoes of its past within its unassuming charm. Historically, the region was a place of humble beginnings, its economy once buoyed by the industrious efforts of fishermen who knew the fickle moods of the nearby waters. While large-scale fishing operations have largely receded, a smaller, more sustainable spirit of seafaring persists, with a few colourful boats still dotting the small harbour, their nets drying in the sun like intricate lacework. The land surrounding Cromer, while not prime vineyard territory like its Barossan neighbours, supports small-scale agriculture and grazing, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of drying seaweed and the dry, earthy aroma of the surrounding hills, a unique perfume that speaks of this specific stretch of coastline.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cromer, 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 Cromer, in The Barossa Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cromer includes the postcode (5235), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The Barossa 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 Cromer 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. |