Browse property in Stockport

Overview

Located 73 kilometres north of Adelaide and just 9.3 kilometres south of Tarlee, Stockport sits on the southern edge of the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council area. The town’s streets are lined with historic stone homes that sit alongside newer residences, offering a quiet, mixed‑age housing feel for families and retirees alike. Its roots as the heart of a small farming community give Stockport a relaxed, country‑style lifestyle while still being within easy driving distance of the state capital.

Residents enjoy unique local amenities, including the Charles Todd Observatory with its 7.5‑metre dome, reopened in 2016 after storm damage, and the YMCA‑run Glenhaven Park adventure camp just off Ayliffe Bridge Road. Although the Peterborough railway line that once linked Stockport to Adelaide closed in the 2000s, the historic Roseworthy‑Peterborough line still runs through the town, reflecting its enduring connection to regional transport routes.

Region type mix: Metro 73%, Regional 27%.