Overall score
Murray Bridge
35.4/100
Mypolonga
32.5/100
Murray Bridge for families and value; Mypolonga for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Murray Bridge
35.4/100
Mypolonga
32.5/100
Crime rate
Murray Bridge
100.5 / 1k
Mypolonga
25.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murray Bridge
196
Mypolonga
0
Population
Murray Bridge
15,043
Mypolonga
506
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 | Mypolonga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 32.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.0/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 100.5 / 1k | 25.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 1 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 205 | 8 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Population | 15,043 | 506 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Murray Bridge reads as a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Mypolonga is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Murray Bridge tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Mypolonga stands out for a quieter safety profile, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Murray Bridge the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Mypolonga.
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.