Happy Valley vs Murray Bridge
The verdict
Happy Valley rates higher for transport (43 vs 0). Happy Valley is closer to the coast (6.9 km vs 58.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Happy Valley rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Murray Bridge).
Scores
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 27 |
| Transport | 43 | 0 |
| Education | 56 | 26 |
| Liveability | 60 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,420 | 15,043 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,573 | $1,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Happy Valley — · Murray Bridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $829K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 44 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 61 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,778 | 9,619 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Happy Valley · Murray Bridge
Transport
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 97 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 59.3 km |
Liveability
| Happy Valley | 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 | 1 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 8 |
| Parks | 26 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 108 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 58.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.6 km | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.3 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Happy Valley | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,420 | 15,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 15,907 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 17,963 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Happy Valley or Murray Bridge?
Happy Valley has the higher residential safety score (Happy Valley 100/100 vs Murray Bridge 60/100).
Which has better schools, Happy Valley or Murray Bridge?
Happy Valley has a higher average school ICSEA (Happy Valley 1035 vs Murray Bridge 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Happy Valley or Murray Bridge?
Happy Valley has the higher transport score (Happy Valley 43/100 vs Murray Bridge 0/100).
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