Riverton, South Australia
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| Riverton South Australia |
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| Population: | 723 (2006) |
| Established: | 1856 |
| Mayor: | Allan Aughey |
| Location: | |
| LGA: | District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys |
| Region: | Mid North |
| State District: | Frome |
| Federal Division: | Wakefield |
Riverton () is a small town in the Mid North of South Australia, in the Gilbert Valley. It is situated on the Gilbert River, from which the town derives its name. Riverton was first settled in 1856, as a settlement along the bullock track from the mining town of Burra to the capital city Adelaide. In later years, Riverton became an important railway town.
Riverton is in the District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys local government area, the state electoral district of Frome and the federal Division of Wakefield.
Liberal politician Trish Worth was born in Riverton.
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