Adelaide vs Murray Bridge
The verdict
Adelaide rates higher for transport (99 vs 0). Adelaide is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 58.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Murray Bridge rates higher (60 vs 11/100 in Adelaide).
Scores
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 27 |
| Transport | 99 | 0 |
| Education | 86 | 26 |
| Liveability | 89 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,202 | 15,043 |
| Median age | 31 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.3% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 41.0% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.2 |
Growth: Adelaide High Growth · Murray Bridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.16M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 429 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,011 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,561 | 9,619 |
Adelaide is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 16 | 8 |
| Government | 4 | 5 |
| Independent | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adelaide · Murray Bridge
Transport
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 225 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 14 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 8 | 170 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 59.3 km |
Liveability
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 14 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 373 | 8 |
| Parks | 46 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 17 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 58.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10 m | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 440 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Adelaide | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,202 | 15,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,154 | 15,907 |
| Projected 2041 | 29,393 | 17,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.03% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adelaide or Murray Bridge?
Murray Bridge has the higher residential safety score (Adelaide 11/100 vs Murray Bridge 60/100).
Which has better schools, Adelaide or Murray Bridge?
Adelaide has a higher average school ICSEA (Adelaide 1087 vs Murray Bridge 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adelaide or Murray Bridge?
Adelaide has the higher transport score (Adelaide 99/100 vs Murray Bridge 0/100).
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