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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%
Languages at home
11.2%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Tagalog, Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Murray Bridge Council, Murray Bridge is a established suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Local shops and services are well covered, which makes the suburb easy to live in day to day. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Against similar regional towns, growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment, plus safety less decisive.
At a glance
Murray Bridge snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
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
#3
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
82nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in SA
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
- 59.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1030th in Australia
- State rank
- 52nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #3 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #7 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
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 (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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
- Employment rate
- 44%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5,096 / 801 / 33 (+ 35 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs 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
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs 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 (2024–25)
- 1,447
- Against the person
- 471
- Against property
- 976
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 87.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 400
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.4%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault100
- Other Property Damage And Environmental274
- Other Theft172
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury281
- Theft From Shop235
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
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 (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Murray Bridge Community Childcarekindergarten
- Murray Bridge Preschool Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
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 (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
192 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
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 everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 23 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
- 1.53
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(9)
- Convenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
8-10 River View Road
- DrakesSupermarket
3 Swanport Road
- Josh's IGA Murray Bridge WestSupermarket
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(14)
- Murray Bridge Golf ClubGolf course
- Park (8)
- Pine ParkPark
- Playground
- Sports centre
- Le Messieur OvalSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Captain's Cottage MuseumMuseum
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(57)
- EldersAgrarian
- Growers ServicesAgrarian
- Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian
- BWSAlcohol
- Artwork
- Bbq
- 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
- K HubDepartment Store
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Farm Fresh MarketFarm
- Murray Bridge Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station
31 Weigall Avenue, Murray Bridge
- Hardware
- Mall
- Murray Bridge GreenMall
- 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
- 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
- Picnic Table (4)
- Christ Church Lutheran ChurchPlace of worship
31 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge
- Police
- Post Box
- Australia PostPost Depot
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
- 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.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 23
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
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
- Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital96 Swanport RoadPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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 (15%)
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· 165 proposals
August 2026
- Outbuilding - shed1 BEATTY TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;1A BEATTY TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Carport18 HENNIG ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Domestic Outbuilding (Shed)65 THOMAS ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Free-standing verandah44 -46 MANNUM RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling2 JERSEY ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Verandah at rear of dwelling7 WETLANDS CL MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation58 -60 LONG ISLAND RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Office and Warehouse.16 RAYSON ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
July 2026
- Torrens Title land division (1-into-2)10 JEFFREY CR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;12 JEFFREY CR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Two-storey detached dwelling with carport & garage under main roof29 VISTA WAY MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Variation to 24019373 comprising: - a repositioning of the main building over the area previously identified for customer car parking and modification of the building to house 6 storage units instead of 4 bulky goods outlets; - the construction of an additional 2 storage sheds incorporating 9 additional storage units; and - the addition to the canopy of the caravan storage to accommodate 4 additional caravan berths.152 MAURICE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Extension to Domestic Outbuilding (Carport)36A WILLIAM ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Land division creating 16 new allotments and a road.17 -21 WARNER RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Storage Building - Ancillary to existing MFS Fire Station31 -33 WEIGALL AV MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253;35 -39 WEIGALL AV MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Change of use from offices to consulting rooms including two (2) freestanding advertising signs1 MCHENRY ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Community Title land division (1-into-2)33 HILL ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling with double garage18 HAY ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Land Division 1 into 2 Torrens Title29 CLARA ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 50 EDMUND TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Change of use from Dwelling to Office Building and change of use from Outbuilding to Consulting Rooms78 SWANPORT RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Community Title land division (1-into-3) including shared common driveway Three (3) group dwellings all with double garage, porch and alfresco under the main roof and each containing an ancillary shed (outbuilding)27 ALBERT TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation (supported accomodation)2 ALLEN ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Single Story Detached Dwelling7 -13 SHERWOOD RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Extension of Exisiting Shed17 STURT ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Shed (outbuilding) ancillary to existing dwellingUNIT 7 6 HINDMARSH RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Single Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising Two (2) Dwellings, and retaining wall fence exceeding 2.1 metres.1 VERDUN RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Add steel carport to side of existing residence6 SLADE ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Dirt BMX track including shelter and associated earthworks and landscapingLOT 1 STURT RESERVE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Shed (outbuilding) ancillary to existing dwelling72 ADELAIDE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Detached single-storey dwelling14 HAY ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Variation to 415/496/2014. Amendment to Carwash - Conversion of self-service bay to automatic bay.4 SOUTH TCE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outbuilding - shed81 STANDEN ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Garage (Outbuilding)49 PROSPERITY GR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 53 COMMERCE RD MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Verandah attached to rear of existing dwelling26 NEWBRIDGE PDE MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Freestanding verandah extension adjoining existing verandah26 PARISH CR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Single-storey Detached Dwelling50 TREVOR ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- A modification to two parts of the pool fence, changing from aluminium pool fence at one end and post/rail boundary fence at the other, to a vertical slat cladding on these sections.17 PARKVIEW DR MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Decision Made
- Torrens Title 1 into 2 Land Division12 CLIFFORD ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
- Torrens Title 1 into 2 Land Division22 CLIFFORD ST MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
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
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
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.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
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 (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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