9 Campbell Street, Bordertown SA 5268, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Sep 2000 | $24,000 | $12 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1919 m².
The property sits on a generous 1,919 m² block. This provides ample space for gardens, outdoor living or future development.
Tatiara Memorial Park and Virgo Park are each about 0.7 km away, while Soldier Memorial Park is roughly 1.3 km distant. All are within easy walking distance.
The historic Clayton Farm Heritage Museum is approximately 2.1 km from the house. The heritage‑listed Bordertown railway station is also nearby, about 1.4 km away.
Bordertown lies on the Dukes Highway and the Melbourne–Adelaide railway line, the principal road and rail corridor between Adelaide and Melbourne. The Overland train stops at Bordertown railway station, roughly 1.4 km from the property, and regular bus services connect the town to major cities.
The local economy is anchored in agriculture, with extensive cereal cropping and livestock farming. The largest employer is the JBS meatworks abattoir, which processes up to 8,000 animals daily.
Bordertown is known for its white kangaroos, which are bred locally and supplied to zoos and animal shelters across Australia.
Established in 1852 as a border crossing for gold escorts, the town was named for its proximity to the South Australia–Victoria border. It was officially renamed from ‘Border Town’ to ‘Bordertown’ in 1979 and is the birthplace of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.
