Murray Bridge East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,196
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Murray Bridge East.
The postcode for Murray Bridge East is 5253 (SA).
Murray Bridge East (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
Murray Bridge East has roughly 1,196 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murray Bridge East scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murray Bridge East's population at 1,196, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,196
Median age
47
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,196
Median age: 47
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Murray Bridge East.
Local schools for Murray Bridge East
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Government School Catchment
Murray Bridge High School
Murray Bridge South Primary School
Fraser Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Murray Bridge East.
- What is the Murray Bridge East postcode?
- Murray Bridge East is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Murray Bridge East?
- Murray Bridge East is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5253, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murray Bridge East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Murray Bridge East?
- There are 8 schools serving Murray Bridge East on this page, including Unity College, Murray Bridge High School, Murray Bridge South Primary School.
- How walkable is Murray Bridge East?
- Murray Bridge East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murray Bridge East?
- Murray Bridge East is close to Long Flat, Swanport, Riverglades, Avoca Dell, Monteith.
- What is the population of Murray Bridge East?
- The population of Murray Bridge East is approximately 1,196 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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