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Where is Crafers, Australia?



Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET



Crafers is located in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia, about 14 kilometres southeast of Adelaide’s city centre. It lies between the lower slopes of Mount Lofty and the leafy hills that form the gateway to the wider Adelaide Hills district. It is famous for its cool-climate surroundings, proximity to Mount Lofty Summit and Botanic Garden, and its historic village charm.




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Where is Crafers, Australia
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Facts about Crafers, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateSouth Australia
RegionAdelaide Hills
LocationIn the Adelaide Hills, southeast of Adelaide CBD, near Mount Lofty
Coordinates34.97° S, 138.70° E
Local Government AreaAdelaide Hills Council
Founded1839
Original NameCrafers (named after early settler David Crafers)
Elevation~450–500 m
PopulationApprox. 2,100
AreaApprox. 11 sq km
Time ZoneACST (UTC+09:30), ACDT (UTC+10:30 in summer)
Postcode5152
Major WaterwaysCleland Creek, nearby Sturt River catchment
Top AttractionsMount Lofty Summit, Cleland Wildlife Park, Stirling village (nearby), Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, Crafers Park & Heritage Trail.
DemonymCrafers residents
Main IndustriesTourism, hospitality, local services, small business
Nearest AirportAdelaide Airport (ADL)
Websitehttps://www.ahc.sa.gov.au