SA · Murray Bridge Council

Murray Bridge, 5253

Est. population · Jun 2025

16,477

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+6.1%

Median age

42

Median income

$1,005/wk

Employment rate

44%

University qualified

7.8%

Work from home

3.7%

Languages at home

11.2%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Tagalog, Filipino

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

35.4/100
Below average

519th in SA

Verified 97% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Heritage area
  • Agricultural
  • Walkable
  • Golf
What Murray Bridge is known for: Green suburb, Heritage area, Agricultural, Walkable, Golf

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Suburb profile

Murray Bridge is a semi-rural locality near Adelaide, in Murray Bridge Council, where heritage streetscapes sit alongside mixed commercial and residential development. The Murray River is part of the surrounding geography.

Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places. Rents are relatively affordable, with median rents 19% below the peer median. The suburb has an unusually high concentration of heritage listings, placing it among the highest-ranked semi-rural and lifestyle localities, and recorded road-crash rates are lower than in comparable places, with recorded road crashes 63% below the peer median. Trade-offs centre on higher crime and lower school ICSEA scores.

Overall, Murray Bridge suits people prioritising heritage character and daily services over peace and quiet.

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.

Strengths and weaknesses

Semi-rural locality · compared with semi-rural and lifestyle localities in South Australia (227)

Strengths

  • The suburb has an unusually high concentration of heritage listings
  • Shops and everyday services are easier to access than in most comparable places
  • Rents are relatively affordable
  • Recorded road-crash rates are lower than in comparable places

Weaknesses

  • Reported crime is well above the peer median
  • School ICSEA scores are a relative weakness

What stands out

  • Heritage streetscapes
  • Murray River

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Budget buyers

Housing, growth and risk

How Murray Bridge compares

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$470/wk

Houses $480 · Units $320

Population (ERP)

16,477

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.5%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#30

among Country & regional · Established

Crime rate

85th

percentile in state (higher = more crime)

Pop. growth

68th

percentile in SA

Rented dwellings

42%

2021 Census tenure

Advantage (IRSAD)

1/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

15th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
35.4/100 — Below average
National rank
5533rd in Australia
State rank
519th in SA
Peer rank
#30 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#181 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
97%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$320
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$480
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$470
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
185

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (10%) · Future Growth (6%)

Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band

Data sources & freshness

  • SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only

Population

Estimated resident population

16,477(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +6.1% over 5 years · 68th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+6.1%
Change in 1 year
+141
Change in 5 years
+951
Growth rank in SA
68th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~17,400), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
15,043
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,005
Dwelling vacancy
10.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
702 of 6,697
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$240
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
29.9% / 28.1% / 42%
Employment rate
44%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
3.7% / 0.2% / 80.1%
Walked or cycled to work
3.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
5,096 / 801 / 33 (+ 35 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)

Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Qualifications

7.8% of adults have a university degree, compared with 22.6% across South Australia. 19.7% have a trade or vocational qualification.

  • University qualified7.8% · 22.6% SA
  • Diploma qualified5.5% · 8.6% SA
  • Trade / vocational19.7% · 17.5% SA
  • Year 12 or below67% · 51.2% SA

Highest qualification field

Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).

  • Society and culture20%
  • Engineering and related technologies18.3%
  • Management and commerce18.1%
  • Health11.8%
  • Education8.4%
  • Food, hospitality and personal services8.4%
How these groups are defined
MeasureDefinition
University qualifiedBachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualifiedAdvanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocationalCertificate III + IV
Year 12Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below

People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

University qualifications from the 2021 Census

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Tax & income

Median taxable income (2023–24)
$49,192

28th percentile in SA · -16% vs Australia

Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$54,693

40th percentile in SA · -16% vs Australia

Residents with rental investments
8.0%

7th percentile in SA · -42% vs Australia

Median super balance (2023–24)
$48,939

15th percentile in SA · -23% vs Australia

Residents with business income
8.0%

17th percentile in SA · -23% vs Australia

Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 5253 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.

Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
11,168
Taxpayers reporting net rent
929
Median net rent
$650
Taxpayers reporting business income
895
Taxable income vs state median
-9%
Salary / wages vs state median
-5%
Rental investment vs state median
-33%
Super vs state median
-37%
Business income vs state median
-27%

Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in SA, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.

Data sources & freshness

  • Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary

Seasonal & agricultural work

8.5% of employed residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, 3.7× the Australian share (2.3%) — compared with 3.8% across South Australia.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing
8.5%

48th percentile in SA · +270% vs Australia

Resident workers (2021)
468
WHM specified work
Subclass 417 / 462

Postcode 5253

Occupation mix in this industry

2021 Census G56, residents employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Counts below 10 are not shown.

  • Labourers306
  • Managers79
  • Technicians and trades workers27
  • Machinery operators and drivers21
  • Clerical and administrative workers13

Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census General Community Profile tables G54 (industry of employment) and G56 (industry by occupation), Statistical Area Level (suburb), place of usual residence. Figures are residents’ main job in the week before Census night — not jobs located in the suburb. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the 1-digit ANZSIC division; grape growing and other 3- and 4-digit industries are not in this datapack. The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Plant and animal cultivation in postcode 5253 (Regional Australia) may count as specified work for Working Holiday Maker visas (subclasses 417 and 462). This is a postcode rule from the Home Affairs instruments — not evidence that seasonal jobs exist here, and not a count of WHM residents. Home Affairs specified work · LIN 22/012 · LIN 22/013. Compilation used: 5 April 2025.

Region employment estimates (SA4, not this suburb)

Jobs and Skills Australia NERO modelled estimates for South Australia - South East (SA4 407), 2026-08. These figures describe the broader region, not this suburb, and occupations are not added together.

  • Livestock Farmers ANZSCO 12134,568
  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers ANZSCO 12143,627
  • Livestock Farm Workers ANZSCO 84151,363
  • Crop Farmers ANZSCO 12121,073
  • Crop Farm Workers ANZSCO 8412992
  • Agricultural, Forestry and Horticultural Plant Operators ANZSCO 7211833
  • Forestry and Logging Workers ANZSCO 8413346
  • Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers ANZSCO 8416308
  • Other Farm, Forestry and Garden Workers ANZSCO 8419301
  • Aquaculture Workers ANZSCO 841110

South Australia - South East is a Statistical Area Level 4. Fruit, nut and vegetable workers are not published separately in NERO (they sit under ANZSCO 8412). Jobs and Skills Australia warns not to sum occupations or geographies. NERO data. Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation, Jobs and Skills Australia, Commonwealth of Australia. CC BY 4.0.

Census employed residents counted in G54: 5,496 · AFF share +124% vs the state.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — industry of employment (G54/G56), place of usual residence — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated · Resident main job in the week before Census night, not jobs located in the suburb

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • WHM specified work areas (LIN 22/012 and LIN 22/013) — Department of Home Affairs · 2025-04-05 · Updated · Postcode eligibility for plant and animal cultivation; not a count of WHM residents
  • Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO), SA4 × ANZSCO 4-digit — Jobs and Skills Australia · 2026-08 · Updated · Monthly modelled SA4 estimates; not suburb-level. CC BY 4.0

Community & culture

11.2% speak a language other than English at home; 16% born overseas

Language at home
12,136 English only · 1,535 other
Non-English at home
11.2%
Born overseas
2,246 (16%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
983 (6.5%)
Australian citizens
12,716
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
26

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Mandarin113 · 19.8%
  • Tagalog111 · 19.4%
  • Filipino55 · 9.6%
  • Vietnamese44 · 7.7%
  • Australian Indigenous languages40 · 7%
  • Italian39 · 6.8%
  • Turkish26 · 4.5%
  • Punjabi23 · 4%

Religion

46.6%No religion

No religion is the most common response at 46.6%, while Christianity accounts for 38.7%.

MeasureSuburbState
No religion46.6%45.2%
Christianity38.7%40%
Other / not stated14.7%14.7%
Christian denominations
DenominationSuburbState
Catholic11.6%15.5%
Uniting Church5.9%4.8%
Lutheran5.6%2.4%
Anglican5.5%7.2%
Christian (not further defined)3.4%2.6%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2025–26)
1,656
Against the person
534
Against property
1,122
Rate per 1,000 residents
100.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 28 residents
State crime-rate percentile
84.9th (higher = more crime)
Family & domestic abuse offences
400
Increase (daily rate)
+14.4%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
282
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
17.11

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault111
  • Damage Or Destroy Property361
  • Serious Assault338
  • Theft From A Person169
  • Theft From Retail Premises226

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
10 (10 schools, 3 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
918
Median ICSEA percentile
15th
School list
  • Tyndale Christian School Murray BridgeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 940 · 21th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • St Joseph's SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 955 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 428 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Murray Bridge North SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 924 · 16th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 486 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Murray Bridge South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 878 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 238 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Murray Bridge Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 914 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 20 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Fraser Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 818 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 83 students · Top SEA quarter 0% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Murray Bridge High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 918 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 1,228 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
  • Better Behaviour Centre Murray Bridge (EDGE)25A-27 Burdekin AvenueSupport Services
  • Disability Unit Murray Bridge High SchoolLohmann StreetSpecialist Facilities
  • Fraser Park Preschool25A-27 Burdekin AvenuePreschools

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Murray Bridge Community Childcarekindergarten
  • Murray Bridge Preschool Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Childcare centres per 1,000 residents

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

39 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brinkley Rd / Maurice Rd - West side (Murray Bridge)
  • Finch Rd / Corella Pl - North side (Murray Bridge)
  • Owl Dr - Unity Senior College (Murray Bridge)
  • Owl Dr / Lorikeet Ave - West side (Murray Bridge)
  • Zerna Ave / Frieda St - East side (Murray Bridge)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Public transport stops per 1,000 residents and walkability

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

196 mapped amenities

1 cafes · 4 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for shops and everyday services
  • Great for outdoor family life — 24 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 39 public transport stops
  • Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
Walkability proxy
82/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.07
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.4
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.6
Food & drink(6)
  • Lovells BakeryBakery
  • Cafe
  • Afghan Charcoal Kebab HouseFast food
  • Hungry Jack'sFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Murray Bridge Fish and ChipsFast food

    90 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge

Shopping(14)
  • BWSBottle shop
  • Convenience store
  • EG AustraliaConvenience store
  • K HubDepartment store
  • Bunnings WarehouseHardware store
  • Hardware store
  • Murray Bridge GreenShopping centre
  • AldiSupermarket
  • ColesSupermarket

    8-10 River View Road

  • DrakesSupermarket

    3 Swanport Road

  • Josh's IGA Murray Bridge WestSupermarket
Everyday services(6)
  • MobilPetrol station
  • OTR Murray Bridge Adelaide RoadPetrol station

    179 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge

  • ShellPetrol station
  • United Petroleum Murray Bridge (Pie Face)Petrol station
  • Woolworths PetrolPetrol station
  • Australia PostPost office
Community(1)
  • Tyndale Christian School Murray BridgeSchool
Health & services(6)
  • Bridge Clinic Medical CentreClinic

    8 Standen Street

  • Murray Bridge Community Dental ClinicDentist

    45 Beatty Terrace, Murray Bridge

  • Riverview Dental ClinicDentist

    6 Standen Street

  • AmcalPharmacy
  • Chemist WarehousePharmacy
  • TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(19)
  • BBQ
  • Murray Bridge Cycle NetworkCycling route
  • Murray Bridge Golf ClubGolf course
  • Long Island Recreation ParkNature reserve
  • Park (8)
  • Pine ParkPark
  • Playground
  • Public toilets
  • Sports centre
  • Le Messieur OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Rocky Gully Wetlands WalkWalking trail
Camping & holiday parks(2)
  • Sturt ReserveCampground
  • Murray Bridge Marina Camping and Caravan ParkCaravan park

    100 Roper Rd

Entertainment(1)
  • Captain's Cottage MuseumMuseum
Transport(2)

2 bus stops

Other(43)
  • EldersAgrarian
  • Growers ServicesAgrarian
  • Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian
  • Artwork
  • Bench (3)
  • Bridge BowlBowling Alley
  • Car
  • Murray Bridge Isuzu UTECar
  • Murray Bridge SubaruCar
  • Burson Auto PartsCar Parts
  • Supercheap AutoCar Parts
  • Auto Masters Murray BridgeCar repair
  • Car wash (4)
  • HappyWash Murray BridgeCar wash
  • Smiley Car WashCar wash
  • Farm Fresh MarketFarm
  • Murray Bridge Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station

    31 Weigall Avenue, Murray Bridge

  • Bridgeland MotorcyclesMotorcycle
  • BCFOutdoor
  • Crowies Paints Murray BridgePaint
  • Bridge Clinic CarparkParking
  • Parking (79)
  • Staff CarparkParking
  • TAFE Student ParkingParking
  • Parking Entrance (8)
  • Cash ConvertersPawnbroker

    203 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge

  • Picnic Table (4)
  • Christ Church Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship

    31 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge

  • Police
  • Post Box
  • Australia PostPost Depot
  • Shelter (3)
  • Resthaven Murray BridgeSocial Facility

    53 Swanport Road

  • TradelinkTrade
  • BridgestoneTyres
  • Smedley Tyre ServiceTyres
  • Waste Basket (5)
  • Murray Bridge Olympic PoolWater Park
  • Impress Promotions Murray BridgeYes
  • Irrigear Murray BridgeYes
  • Knights Party Hire & Party SuppliesYes
  • Solomons Flooring Murray BridgeYes
  • Super Start Batteries - Murray BridgeYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Sporting clubs

14 named sporting clubs in this suburb

  • Imperial Football Club

    Australian Rules Football

  • Imperial Netball Club

    Netball

  • Lutheran Tennis Club Murray Bridge

    Tennis

  • Monarto Cricket Club

    Cricket

  • Murray Bridge Amateur Swimming Club

    Swimming

  • Murray Bridge Bowling Club

    Lawn Bowls

  • Murray Bridge Calisthenics Club

    Calisthenics

  • Murray Bridge Golf Club

    Golf

  • Murray Bridge Golf Club

    Golf

  • Murray Bridge Lawn Tennis Association

    Tennis

Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap and the SA Sports Vouchers venue list, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Green cover of suburb area
0.9%
Woodland / forest cover
0%
Parks & woodland features (OSM)
24
Parks (OSM)
24
Typical summer maximum
29°C

Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Christ Church Lutheran Church

    31 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
GP clinics in suburb
2
GPs tagged bulk billing (OSM)
0 of 2
Aged-care services
6
Residential aged-care places
250

GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).

  • Bridge Clinic Medical CentreStanden StreetClinic
  • Bridgeview Family PracticeGP
  • Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital96 Swanport RoadPublic Hospital
  • Resthaven Murray Bridge, Hills and Fleurieu Community ServicesMURRAY BRIDGEShort-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Aged-care services
  • Lerwin Residential CareMURRAY BRIDGEResidential
  • Murray Mallee Community Aged Care PackagesMURRAY BRIDGEHome Care
  • Resthaven Murray BridgeMURRAY BRIDGEResidential
  • Resthaven Murray Bridge Community ServicesMURRAY BRIDGEHome Care
  • RomaniMURRAY BRIDGEResidential

Australian Government–subsidised services from the AIHW GEN list (30 June 2025), assigned to this suburb by location.

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Hospitals, GPs and aged care

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
803
Participants per 1,000 residents
48.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 14°
Rainfall
67 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 10°
Rainfall
97 mm · ~12 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
22° / 9°
Rainfall
119 mm · ~15 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 202 proposals
  • September 2026

  • Lessor Works (Tenancy 27 Murray Bridge)
    SHOP 1-48 21 -53 SOUTH TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Community Title Land division - 1 allotment into 3
    1 MARGARET ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    17 NORI CT MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Group Dwelling Development comprising of 3 Dwellings, 6 Semi Detached Dwellings Detached Dwelling Semi Detached Dwellings comprising of 2 Dwellings Associated fencing and retaining walls
    26 PHILLIPS ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Verandah and Carport
    30 HAWKE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Community 1 into 2 Land Division
    1 VERDUN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single storey residential flat building comprising 3 x 3 bedroom dwellings with single garage and porch under main roof
    1 MARGARET ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    59 PROSPERITY GR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Verandah
    25 MARGARET ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Community Title land division (2-into-4) reflecting existing site areas approved under DA 25013653
    42 HUME AV MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;44 HUME AV MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Digital advertising board (3.5m x 2m) attached to existing building
    LOT 1 STURT RESERVE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (domestic storage shed)
    8 TAPP TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Verandah and outbuilding (domestic storage shed)
    45 -47 WILLOWBARK CR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling with double garage, front porch and rear alfresco all under the main roof
    23 MURRUNDI CR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Community Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 2
    52 HILL ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Structure 1 Stratco Freestanding Outback 8400mm Length x 3300mm Width x 3000mm Height structure will be made with Colourbond sheets and gutters and power coated posts and brackets. Structure 2 Stratco Attached Outback 7995mm Length x 1535mm Width x 2400mm Height structure will be made with Colourbond sheets and gutters and power coated posts and brackets.
    37 -39 JOYCE ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Torrens title land division (1-into-2)
    10 SCHUBERT ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;12 SCHUBERT ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Garage
    87 THOMAS ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Land division (1 into 2 Torrens title) to create a super lot
    56 -72 GREENLANDS DR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Inground Vinyl Modular Pool with Safety Fence
    13 -17 KENT ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    103 OLD SWANPORT RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    48A COMMERCE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - 2 into 3
    27 -29 ROPER RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;44 WASHINGTON TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • 24A0510 - Land Division to create 2 Torrens Title allotments (1 into 2)
    28 -30 PHILLIPS ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling.
    7 -13 SHERWOOD RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 8
    2 -10 ASHBROOK RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    41 FOREST DR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    3 BEJO AV MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Shed (outbuilding) with attached open carport section
    19 ROMA CT MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • single storey detached dwelling
    3 JERSEY ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • single storey detached dwelling
    6 JERSEY ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • August 2026

  • Dwelling additions consisting of an additional bedroom and walk-in-robe, re-cladding of the roof; and Partial demolition of the existing verandah to be replaced with a new rear verandah; and Shed extensions
    12 -14 BREMER RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Community Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 24
    6 HINDMARSH RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Detached Dwelling
    LOT 40 WHITEHEAD AV MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Variation to DA 26021849 for the inclusion of a storage shed under the shelter
    LOT 1 STURT RESERVE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Single-storey Detached Dwelling
    8 EVA PL MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Addition to existing dwelling. Addition to existing ancillary accommodation.
    11 STURT ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
  • Convert the existing rumpus room to ancillary accommodation. Verandah.
    140 ADELAIDE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - shed
    1 BEATTY TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;1A BEATTY TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
  • Carport
    18 HENNIG ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made

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Heritage

83 heritage places

  • Murray Bridge Transport Precinct [Designated as a place of archaeological significance]Place bordered by: Railway Tce-East Tce-Wharf Rd-Hume Res Rd-Bridge R MURRAY BRIDGEState heritage
  • Pfeifer's WorkshopMyall Avenue (rear of 76 Adelaide Road) MURRAY BRIDGEContributory item
  • Bridgeport Hotel2-6 Bridge Street MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage
  • Californian Fan Palm Trees (2)Fifth Street Park between Third, Fifth and Seventh Streets MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage
  • Christ Church (Lutheran)31 Swanport Road MURRAY BRIDGEState heritage
  • First Murray Bridge High School & Trees (3). The trees are Moreton Bay Fig tree, Pepper tree and Cork tree20-26 Beatty Terrace MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage
  • Flour Mill39-43 and 45-53 Mary Terrace MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage
  • Former Cinema60-66 Bridge Street MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage
  • Former Town Hall & Municipal Offices13-17 Bridge Street MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage
  • Georges Building8 Seventh Street MURRAY BRIDGELocal heritage

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Heritage listings as established streetscape

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1
Flood / inundation overlay
100% of suburb boundary

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Flood cover is the share of the suburb boundary overlapping current SA Planning flood overlays (flooding and evidence required). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Bushfire and flood hazard overlays

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Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Barker
Member of Parliament
Tony PASIN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,045
Turnout (2025)
92.6%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+3.6 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.0 km away).

Coalition 58.4%Labor 41.6%

4.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Murray Bridge WestLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
  • Murray BridgeLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
  • Murray Bridge SouthLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • Murray Bridge EastLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • MypolongaLabor 37.4% · Coalition 62.6% TPP (2025)13.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

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Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD and IRSD deciles)

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