Overall score
Murray Bridge
35.4/100
Riverglades
38.1/100
Murray Bridge for schools; Riverglades for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Murray Bridge
35.4/100
Riverglades
38.1/100
Crime rate
Murray Bridge
100.5 / 1k
Riverglades
8.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murray Bridge
196
Riverglades
7
Population
Murray Bridge
15,043
Riverglades
856
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 | Riverglades |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.0/100 | 66.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 100.5 / 1k | 8.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 1 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 205 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Population | 15,043 | 856 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Murray Bridge is a hills established suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Riverglades is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Murray Bridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Riverglades keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Murray Bridge tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Riverglades stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Murray Bridge generally means more approachable housing costs, while Riverglades leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Murray Bridge the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Riverglades.
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.