The town is situated on the Gilbert River. Located 103kms north of Adelaide, Saddleworth has a population of 425. Saddleworth was originally established as one of many settlements on the road to Burra and was named after Saddleworth Lodge pastoral station. An old store on the Barrier Highway has been converted into a museum which focuses on the history of Saddleworth and the nearby towns of Waterloo, Marrabel, and Manoora.