Hallett Cove vs Murray Bridge
The verdict
Hallett Cove rates higher for transport (93 vs 0). Murray Bridge rates higher for liveability (55 vs 43). Hallett Cove is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 58.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hallett Cove rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Murray Bridge).
Scores
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 27 |
| Transport | 93 | 0 |
| Education | 59 | 26 |
| Liveability | 43 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,512 | 15,043 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,871 | $1,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hallett Cove Stable · Murray Bridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 120 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 56 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,918 | 9,619 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hallett Cove · Murray Bridge
Transport
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 89 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 44 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 890 m | 59.3 km |
Liveability
| Hallett Cove | 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 | 2 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 8 |
| Parks | 24 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 284 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 58.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.1 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hallett Cove | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,512 | 15,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,696 | 15,907 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,045 | 17,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.37% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hallett Cove or Murray Bridge?
Hallett Cove has the higher residential safety score (Hallett Cove 100/100 vs Murray Bridge 60/100).
Which has better schools, Hallett Cove or Murray Bridge?
Hallett Cove has a higher average school ICSEA (Hallett Cove 1018 vs Murray Bridge 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hallett Cove or Murray Bridge?
Hallett Cove has the higher transport score (Hallett Cove 93/100 vs Murray Bridge 0/100).
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