Overall score
Jervois
18.1/100
Murray Bridge
59.9/100
Murray Bridge for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jervois
18.1/100
Murray Bridge
59.9/100
Crime rate
Jervois
37.9 / 1k
Murray Bridge
87.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jervois
0
Murray Bridge
192
Population
Jervois
258
Murray Bridge
15,043
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jervois | Murray Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 18.1/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.0/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.9 / 1k | 87.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 39 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 192 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 165 |
| Population | 258 | 15,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Jervois reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Murray Bridge is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Murray Bridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Jervois keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jervois tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Murray Bridge stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Murray Bridge, while Jervois remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.