Holder

About Holder

Holder is a small rural locality in the Riverland region of South Australia, situated on the inside of a bend in the Murray River, immediately east of Waikerie within the District Council of Loxton Waikerie. With a population of approximately 123 residents, the locality covers around 8.5 square kilometres of terrain that rises from low-lying river wetlands up to elevated ground along the top of the Murray cliffs. The median household income is below the state average, reflecting its character as a quiet, agricultural community.

The higher ground at Holder supports vineyards and fruit orchards irrigated from the Murray River, a land use pattern established since the 1890s when the locality was first settled. The area also includes the Waikerie Airport and the Maize Island Lagoon Conservation Park, a significant wetland habitat adjacent to the river. Residents rely on nearby Waikerie for everyday services, shops, and schools, with the Sturt Highway providing easy access to the town and connecting the locality to Renmark and Adelaide beyond.

Holder falls under postcode 5330 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Chaffey electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Boolgun, SA 5330
• Devlins Pound, SA 5330
• Good Hope Landing, SA 5330
• Holder Siding, SA 5330
• Kanni, SA 5330
• Lowbank, SA 5330