Kingston On Murray, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kingston On Murray South Australia
Houseboats on the Murray River
Kingston On Murray Location in South Australia
Population	317 (2016 census)
Established	21 November 1918 (town) 28 September 2000 (locality)
Postcode(s)	5331
Time zone	ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Summer (DST)	ACST (UTC+10:30)
Location	238 km (148 mi) NE of Adelaide 44 km (27 mi) W of Renmark 13 km (8 mi) W of Barmera
LGA(s)	District Council of Loxton Waikerie
County	Albert
State electorate(s)	Chaffey
Federal Division(s)	Barker
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 26.0 °C 79 °F 9.7 °C 49 °F 238.5 mm 9.4 in
Localities around Kingston On Murray: Overland Corner Wigley Flat Overland Corner Overland Corner Wigley Flat Woolpunda Kingston On Murray Overland Corner Woolpunda Woolpunda Moorook Cobdogla Cobdogla
Footnotes	Adjoining localities

Kingston On Murray (formerly Thurk and Kingston O.M.) is a town on the south bank of the Murray River in the Riverland region of South Australia. Its name is ultimately derived from Charles Kingston who was Premier of South Australia from 1893-99. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 257.

Overview

The Sturt Highway now bypasses the town and crosses the Murray River over a bridge. Before the bridge was opened in 1973, there were two vehicular cable ferries in the town to carry traffic over the river.

Kingston On Murray is in the District Council of Loxton Waikerie, the state electoral district of Chaffey and the federal Division of Barker.

Kingston Estate and Accolade Wines' Banrock Station brand have wineries near Kingston On Murray. There is also the Ramsar-listed Banrock Station Wetlands.

The historic Kingston On Murray Pump Site and Feeder Tank Ruins are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.