Murray Town, South Australia

Murray Town is a locality in the Mid North of South Australia east of the lower Flinders Ranges.^[5] It was settled in 1883 and served as a rest stop for bullock and horse teams carting grain towards Port Germein from further north and east.^[6]

Murray Town South Australia
Murray Town
Coordinates	32°56′11″S 138°14′26″E
Population	58 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established	1883
Postcode(s)	5481
Location	253 km (157 mi) N of Adelaide 81 km (50 mi) SE of Port Augusta
LGA(s)	Mount Remarkable[2]
State electorate(s)	Stuart[3]
Federal division(s)	Grey[4]
Localities around Murray Town: Melrose Melrose Booleroo Centre Booleroo Centre Melrose Bangor Murray Town Booleroo Centre Bangor Wongyarra Booleroo Centre
Footnotes	Adjoining localities[2]

The town was named for Alexander Murray, who introduced the Murray Merino sheep breed.^[6]

The annual spring Murray Town Auction no longer takes place. Ending in 2016, due to difficulties in getting volunteers. The hotel which is listed on maps has not been open for many many years.

See also

• List of cities and towns in South Australia