Loxton is a town on the south bank of the River
Murray in the Riverland region of South Australia.
At the 2011 census, Loxton had a population of
3,795. It is a service town for the surrounding
districts. The area near Loxton is a significant citrus
fruit and summer fruit growing area. Loxton is also
the main town for the northern part of the Murray
Mallee which is a dryland farming and grain
cropping area.
Known as the ‘Garden Town of the Riverland’,
Loxton’s beautifully maintained gardens have
been adapted to the changing climatic conditions,
and the town is now a recognised leader in the use
of low-water, sustainable landscapes, and
testament to the proud community spirit that
exists in Loxton.