16 Murray Terrace

Riverton is a small town in the Mid North of South Australia, first settled in 1856 along the bullock track between Burra and Adelaide. Named after the Gilbert River, it was planned by James Masters, who also founded nearby Saddleworth. At the 2011 census the town had 810 residents (1,213 including surrounding rural areas).

The historic Riverton railway station, opened in December 1869, now houses tea‑rooms, a gallery and bed‑and‑breakfast accommodation. The former railway line to Auburn has been transformed into the Rattler Trail, a walking and cycling path that starts just outside the town centre.

The Rattler Rail Trail is located about 1.3 km from the property, providing a convenient entry point for a 43 km route that passes through the Clare Valley wine region to Auburn. It is easily reachable on foot or by bicycle from the house.

Key historic sites include the Riverton Hotel (originally the Riverton Arms), opened for business in 1855 and completed in 1857, and the early 1850s store of John Jubb Horner, which also served as the first post office, telegraph office and civil registry. Both are situated within roughly 0.7–2 km of the property.

The property is located within the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys local government area. It is also part of the state electoral district of Frome and the federal Division of Grey.

Riverton was home to the Mid‑North Courier, printed from 1928 to 1942, and later the Gilbert Valley News, which ran from 1965 to 1967 before merging into larger regional publications such as the Junction and Gilbert Valley News and ultimately The Bunyip.

The Riverton Hotel, originally known as the Riverton Arms, opened for business in 1855 and was completed in 1857. It was one of only three commercial premises in the town in 1857, alongside the store of John Jubb Horner and a cobbler’s shop, playing a central role in early community life.