Murray Bridge, SA 5253 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Murray Bridge is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5253, home to 15,043 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mid Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 64 km from the Adelaide CBD.

Advertisement

Snapshot

Median rent$240 /wk
Population15,043
Median age42
Area26.1 km²
To CBD64 km
LGAMurray Bridge

Demographics

Population
15,043
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$1,005 /week
Median personal income
$574 /week
Median family income
$1,311 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murray Bridge
Statistical region (SA4)
South Australia - South East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Barker
Source: ABS QuickStats
Advertisement

Property & cost of living

Median rent
$240 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Tyndale Christian College-Murray Bridge Incorporat Primary · Independent
  • St Joseph's School - Murray Bridge Primary · Independent
  • Murray Bridge South Primary School Primary · Government
  • Murray Bridge North School R-7 Primary · Government
  • Murray Bridge Special School Special · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Information Centre/South Tce bus · 1499 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 13 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 39 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 525 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 66.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 79.9% of the 8,808 resolvable premises in Murray Bridge. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 18.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 79.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 1.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Advertisement

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,581 across postcode 5253 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 516 violent offences, 506 theft, 329 property damage.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Murray Bridge?

Murray Bridge (SA 5253) had 15,043 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Murray Bridge local government area.

What is the median rent in Murray Bridge?

The median advertised rent in Murray Bridge is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Murray Bridge?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Murray Bridge covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Tyndale Christian College-Murray Bridge Incorporat (0.8 km), St Joseph's School - Murray Bridge (1.6 km), Murray Bridge South Primary School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Murray Bridge?

Murray Bridge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (79.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Murray Bridge?

Across postcode 5253, 1,581 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (516), theft (506), property damage (329). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Murray Bridge?

In Murray Bridge, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (66.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Murray Bridge?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murray Bridge centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Advertisement

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

Additional sources for this profile: