Hampden

About Hampden

Hampden is a small rural locality in the Mid North region of South Australia, situated within the Regional Council of Goyder approximately 130 kilometres north of Adelaide. Covering around 31.5 square kilometres, the locality lies in the dryland farming country between Eudunda and Burra, with the broader Goyder region known for its mixed cereal cropping and grazing operations. The 2021 Census recorded a population of just 75 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement typical of the Goyder region's agricultural hinterland.

The Regional Council of Goyder covers a wide expanse of productive farming country in South Australia's Mid North, with Burra (the council's administrative centre) approximately 50 kilometres to the north and Eudunda about 20 kilometres to the south. Hampden was named for William Hampden Dutton, brother of Frederick Dutton who established Anlaby Station in the region. The locality is fundamentally rural in character, with residents dependent on Eudunda or Burra for essential services, and Adelaide accessible within approximately 90 minutes on well-maintained highways. Those who choose to live here do so for the wide open spaces, the quiet of the agricultural landscape, and the strong pastoral heritage of the Goyder region.

Hampden falls under postcode 5374 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Frome electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Australia Plains, SA 5374
• Bower, SA 5374
• Buchanan, SA 5374
• Eudunda, SA 5374
• Frankton, SA 5374
• Hansborough, SA 5374