Mid Murray Council

Murray Bridge

SA5253

Murray Bridge at a glance

Median house

$246,000

Median unit

$177,120

Walk score

8

Very car dependent

Population

15.0k

Median age 42

About

Welcome to Murray Bridge.

Murray Bridge (5253) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia. The median house here is $246,000, well below the South Australia median of around $720K.

Murray Bridge has roughly 15,043 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $246,000 on a typical sale, well below the South Australia median. Units come in around $177,120, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $49,000. Prices are well below the South Australia median, which keeps Murray Bridge on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$246,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $177,120.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$240/wk

Owner occupied

55%

Renter occupied

40%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$246,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$177,120

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

15,043

Median age: 42

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.07% (median rent $240/wk against a $246,000 price tag). Units yield 7.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

5.07%

Based on $246,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

7.05%

Based on $177,120 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

55%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Murray Bridge's population at 15,043, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (55% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

15,043

Median age

42

Family households

62%

Lone person

35%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Murray Bridge scores 8/100 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.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

737

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY474 (64.3%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON263 (35.7%)

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.

Walk Score

8

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Murray Bridge.

Local schools for Murray Bridge

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Government School Catchment

Murray Bridge South Primary School

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Murray Bridge North School

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Murray Bridge Special School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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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.

What is the median house price in Murray Bridge?
The median house price in Murray Bridge, SA 5253 is $246,000. The median unit price is $177,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Murray Bridge postcode?
Murray Bridge is in the 5253 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
What is the average rent in Murray Bridge?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $240.
What schools are in Murray Bridge?
There are 8 schools serving Murray Bridge on this page, including Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge, St Joseph's School, Murray Bridge South Primary School.
How walkable is Murray Bridge?
Murray Bridge has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Murray Bridge?
Murray Bridge is close to Murray Bridge, Rocky Gully, Murray Bridge South, Northern Heights, Mobilong.
What is the population of Murray Bridge?
Murray Bridge has approximately 15,043 residents. The median age is 42.

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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