Basket Range
SA 5138 • South Australia
About Basket Range
Basket Range is a small, picturesque locality nestled in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, approximately 15 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills Council area. Sitting at an elevation of around 462 metres, the locality owes its distinctive name to the natural bowl of surrounding hills that give it the appearance of resting inside a large basket. With a population of 364 residents and just 116 dwellings spread across roughly 12 square kilometres, it is a quiet, close-knit rural community established as far back as 1853.
Basket Range attracts those seeking a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of metropolitan Adelaide, offering leafy hill scenery, fresh air, and a genuine sense of escape from city life. The locality has a strong community identity anchored by its Memorial Hall and Country Fire Service station, and residents enjoy access to the broader Adelaide Hills region with its renowned wineries, farmers markets, and walking trails. Most daily services are accessed via nearby towns such as Stirling or Aldgate, making a car essential for everyday life.
Basket Range falls under postcode 5138 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited Adelaide Metro services — Adelaide CBD via Crafers 45-60 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Access via Greenhill Road or Piccadilly Valley Road; car is the primary transport mode
Basket Range has no shops or services within walking distance; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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6 Cramond Road