Mid Murray Council
Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
15.0k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Murray Bridge.
Murray Bridge (5254) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia.
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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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.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
55%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
15,043
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
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5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murray Bridge.
Local schools for Murray Bridge
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Murray Bridge South Primary School
Murray Bridge North School
Murray Bridge Special 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.
- What is the Murray Bridge postcode?
- Murray Bridge is in the 5254 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murray Bridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, 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.
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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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