Forest Range, 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 Forest Range, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
| Locality | Forest Range |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Adelaide Hills Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.93266 |
| Longitude | 138.79872 |
| Population | 221 |
| Density | 21.5 /km² |
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Elevation | 473 m |
| Postcode | 5139 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 18 km east |
Forest Range is a locality in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 221. The locality covers an area of 10.3 km², giving a population density of about 21.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 473 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km east of Adelaide. Forest Range is located at 34.9327°S, 138.7987°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5139. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Forest Range unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape painted with the deep greens of established vineyards and the softer hues of grazing paddocks. It lies 17.6 km north-north-west of Mount Barker, SA (from Mount Barker, SA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 10.8 km south-east of Athelstone. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent mist that clings to the upper slopes, catches the moisture on the broad leaves of ancient gum trees, lending a pearlescent sheen to the air. The terrain here is a gentle push and pull of earth, the valleys deepening into shadowed gullies where ferns unfurl, and the ridges offering sweeping vistas of neighbouring properties stretching towards the horizon. The air itself carries a crispness, a cool breath drawn from the higher country, and the scent of damp soil mingles with the subtle perfume of ripening grapes.
The history of Forest Range is intertwined with the enduring spirit of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of the vine, a tradition that has shaped its economy and character. Long-established wineries, their stone buildings weathered by decades of sun and rain, stand as quiet testaments to the dedication of generations who have coaxed fine wines from this particular earth. The local economy, while still anchored by viticulture, has also broadened to embrace tourism, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility and natural beauty of the Adelaide Hills. Evidence of earlier, more rustic endeavours can still be found in the remnants of old stone fences, marking boundaries established when the land was first settled, a subtle reminder of the persistent human effort that has shaped this verdant corner of the hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Range, 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 Forest Range, in the Adelaide Hills Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Forest Range includes the postcode (5139), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Adelaide Hills 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 Forest Range 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. |