Overall score
Jervois
30.9/100
Murray Bridge East
37.9/100
Jervois vs Murray Bridge East, SA Suburb Comparison
Jervois for investment and schools; Murray Bridge East for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JervoisMurray Bridge East
Crime rate
Jervois
41.7 / 1k
Murray Bridge East
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jervois
0
Murray Bridge East
18
Population
Jervois
258
Murray Bridge East
1,196
Metric leadJervois 3Murray Bridge East 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMurray Bridge East
- Best for familiesMurray Bridge East
- Best for investmentJervois
- Best for best valueMurray Bridge East
- Best for best schoolsJervois
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jervois | Murray Bridge East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.9/100 | 37.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.7 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 18 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 258 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Jervois is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Murray Bridge East is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Murray Bridge East sits among greener hillside streets, while Jervois keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jervois tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Murray Bridge East stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Jervois sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Murray Bridge East.
Jervois suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Murray Bridge East is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.