What if you could secure a Mannum Waters allotment in one of South Australia's most exciting river lifestyle developments - without paying waterfront money?
Well this could be the smart buy.
Positioned on the non-waterfront side of Marina Way, Allotment 812 gives you the opportunity to build in the heart of Mannum Waters, directly opposite waterfront properties where substantial homes are being built and serious money is being invested.
And that is the part I really like.
You may not be buying the waterfront side - but you are buying into the same street, the same estate, the same lifestyle, the same river atmosphere, and the same long-term story.
Across the road, million-dollar-style waterfront homes are helping set the tone for the neighbourhood. That sort of investment can be a great thing for surrounding allotments, because it lifts the feel, presentation and desirability of the whole precinct.
Mannum Waters is all about relaxed riverside living - boating, fishing, kayaking, water-skiing, weekends away, retirement living, or simply having a base where the Murray River lifestyle is part of your everyday view of the world. The estate promotes marina living, private mooring facilities, river access, open skies and a lifestyle shaped around the water.
But this is not just a lifestyle story.
It is also a growth story.
Murray Bridge and the Murraylands are changing. The $7.5 billion Gifford Hill precinct is planned to transform approximately 1,860 hectares into a future community for around 44,000 residents, with the Rural City of Murray Bridge noting it is projected to bring 17,100 new homes and become the largest single development in South Australia since the 1950s.
Then add employment.
Thomas Foods International has rebuilt its Murray Bridge operation with a major new flagship facility, described by the company as a showcase of advanced food manufacturing for its global operations. Earlier reporting on the rebuild stated the new Murray Bridge facility was expected to employ about 2,000 people when fully operational.
That matters.
Because jobs bring people.
People need homes.
And lifestyle locations close to employment centres can become very attractive.
Mannum gives you the river lifestyle. Murray Bridge gives you the growth driver. Mannum Waters gives you the chance to be part of a master-planned riverside community while still being close enough to the broader Murraylands employment and housing expansion story.
So whether you are looking to build a permanent home, secure a weekend river escape, invest for the future, or simply get into Mannum Waters before the area continues to mature, Allotment 812 deserves a serious look.
Key points:
Located on Marina Way, Mannum Waters
Non-waterfront side of the road - smart buying without waterfront pricing
Opposite high-quality waterfront homes and major investment
Part of a growing riverside marina community
Close to the Murray River lifestyle - boating, fishing, skiing, kayaking and weekends away
Mannum township nearby
Murray Bridge growth story building strongly
Thomas Foods, Gifford Hill and broader regional development supporting future demand
A rare chance to secure land in an estate where the waterfront homes opposite are setting a premium benchmark
So there you have it - Allotment 812 Marina Way, Mannum Waters.
Not waterfront.
But certainly not ordinary.
This could be the smart side of the street.
Contact Nigel Christie from Urban & Rural Partners for further information or register through Openn to follow the campaign.
The size of Mannum is approximately 256.3 square kilometres. It has 22 parks covering nearly 0.2% of total area. The population of Mannum in 2016 was 2644 people. By 2021 the population was 2919 showing a population growth of 10.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mannum is 60-69 years. Households in Mannum are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mannum work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 70.80% of the homes in Mannum were owner-occupied compared with 68.30% in 2016.
Mannum has 2,596 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mannum have seen a 122.36% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 79.46% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
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