Elbow Valley vs Murrays Bridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Murrays Bridge (953) sits above Elbow Valley (952). Elbow Valley skews owner-occupied (92%), Murrays Bridge runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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| Measure | Elbow Valley | Murrays Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 127 | 106 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 606 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Murrays Bridge edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 952). Murrays Bridge also has a higher family-household share (103% vs 84%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Elbow Valley vs Murrays Bridge: common questions
Does Elbow Valley or Murrays Bridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Murrays Bridge scores 953 vs 952 in Elbow Valley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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