Cradock
SA 5432 • South Australia
About Cradock
Cradock is a large 735 square kilometre locality located in South Australia approximately 40 kilometres from Hawker and around 450 kilometres from Adelaide. With a population of just 44 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Cradock is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
Set within the agricultural heartland of South Australia, Cradock forms part of the rural mosaic that characterises this region of the state. The nearby centre of Hawker provides the essential services, retail, and community facilities that local residents rely upon. Life in Cradock revolves around the land, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity.
Cradock falls under postcode 5432 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Hawker Approx 30 min by car
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Hawker approximately 40 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.