Moving to Murray Bridge SA 5253
What the official numbers say about living in Murray Bridge — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $240 a week, against a median household income of $1,005 a week.
About 56% of homes are owner-occupied and 41% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Murray Bridge grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (13,892 → 15,043 people).
Around 62% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Murray Bridge scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers).
Nearest train station: Murray Bridge (SA), 1.7 km north.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 65 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 7 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Murray Bridge profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Murray Bridge South Primary School 950 m · Murray Bridge High School 1.3 km · Fraser Park Primary School 1.3 km · Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge 1.4 km · St Joseph's Catholic School 1.6 km · Murray Bridge North School 1.6 km · Unity College 2.6 km
Groceries: IGA 800 m · Coles 950 m · Drakes 1.1 km · Aldi 1.2 km · Woolworths 1.3 km · Josh's IGA Murray Bridge West 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Wickens Reserve 1 km · Pine Park 1.1 km · Jubilee Park 1.5 km · Narooma Wetlands 1.8 km · McNamara Park 1.9 km · Magpie Drive Reserve 1.9 km · Oak Avenue Reserve 2.2 km · Christian Reserve 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Murray Bridge, most often seen first: Common Starling · House Sparrow · Little Raven · Australian Pelican · Pacific Black Duck · Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Murray Bridge, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Bridge here | 15,043 | — | 1/10 | 9% |
| Murray Bridge East | 1,196 | — | 4/10 | 5% |
| Tailem Bend | 1,705 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Mannum | 2,919 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Wellington East | 291 | — | 5/10 | 1% |
| Callington | 625 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Nairne | 5,327 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Murray Bridge — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Barker — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5253 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Murray Bridge profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $240 a week, and about 41% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 13,892 people to 15,043. It sits about 65 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line, and Murray Bridge (SA) station is roughly 1.7 km away. Local government is Murray Bridge council, and the federal seat is Barker.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Murray Bridge East · Tailem Bend · Mannum · Wellington East · Callington · Nairne.
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