Overall score
Murray Bridge
59.9/100
Murray Bridge East
33.0/100
Murray Bridge for families and value; Murray Bridge East for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Murray Bridge
59.9/100
Murray Bridge East
33.0/100
Crime rate
Murray Bridge
87.8 / 1k
Murray Bridge East
34.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murray Bridge
192
Murray Bridge East
17
Population
Murray Bridge
15,043
Murray Bridge East
1,196
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 | Murray Bridge | Murray Bridge East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.9/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.2/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 87.8 / 1k | 34.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | — |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 1 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 165 | 14 |
| Population | 15,043 | 1,196 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Murray Bridge reads as a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Murray Bridge East is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Murray Bridge is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Murray Bridge East answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Murray Bridge sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Murray Bridge East.
Murray Bridge suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Murray Bridge East is the stronger match for retirees.