The town of Hammond was surveyed in May 1879 on the banks of the Bellaratta Creek. It is named after William Henry Hammond Jervois, the eldest son of Governor of South Australia William Jervois.
• Location
This large rural district is located south-east of Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills and features hinterland farming areas, vineyards, the city of Murray Bridge on the River Murray and Monarto Safari Park.
• Area
Approximately 3,340 km
• Hammond is a small rural locality situated in the mid-north of South Australia, approximately 303 kilometres from Adelaide CBD. The locality covers an area of 240 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 22 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of mid-north South Australia country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of South Australia.
• Hammond is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of South Australia. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Hammond home.
• Hammond falls under postcode 5431 and lies within an unincorporated area with no local council. Estimated block size 2000m2.
An opportunity has become available to purchase a block in Hammond, please call Andrew on 0416165545 Future Realty SA RLA 323567.
