Southport vs Murray Bridge suburb comparison (QLD vs SA)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Southport | Murray Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.1/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.9/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 75.5 / 1k | 96.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 13 |
| Parks & reserves | 57 | — |
| Public transport stops | 139 | 39 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 676 | 192 |
| Planning activity | — | 138 |
| Population | 36,786 | 15,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSouthport
- Best for familiesSouthport
- Best for investmentMurray Bridge
- Best for best valueMurray Bridge
- Best for best schoolsSouthport
Comparison summary
Southport (Qld) and Murray Bridge offer different strengths across official suburb data. Southport (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Southport (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Murray Bridge; Crime rate favours Southport (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Southport (Qld), Families → Southport (Qld), Investment → Murray Bridge, Best value → Murray Bridge.