Kingston On Murray, South Australia

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 to 1899. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 257.

Kingston On Murray
South Australia
Houseboats on the Murray River
Kingston On Murray
Coordinates34°13′23″S 140°20′39″E
Population312 (SAL 2021)
Established21 November 1918 (town)
28 September 2000 (locality)
Postcode(s)5331
Time zoneACST (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
CountyAlbert
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
FootnotesAdjoining localities
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