Walker Flat
SA 5238 • South Australia
About Walker Flat
Walker Flat is a small riverside town on the Murray River in South Australia, located approximately 104 kilometres east of Adelaide in the Mid Murray district. With a population of around 92 people, the town sits within the Mid Murray Council local government area and is connected to the opposite river bank by a historic cable ferry. The Murray River frontage and surrounding riverland environment define the character of this quiet community.
Walker Flat is popular with holiday-makers and fishing enthusiasts who are drawn to the Murray River for boating, waterskiing, and recreational fishing. The Ankara youth camp, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is located on the riverbank nearby, adding a community focus to the area. Permanent residents enjoy an extremely peaceful lifestyle close to the river, with most services accessed from the larger town of Mannum or further afield in Murray Bridge.
Walker Flat falls under postcode 5238 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hammond electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Mannum Road and Murray Valley Highway
Very small riverside town with minimal infrastructure; walking is pleasant along the river but no commercial services within walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Walker Avenue