Mawson Lakes vs Murray Bridge
The verdict
Mawson Lakes rates higher for transport (93 vs 0). Mawson Lakes is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 58.6 km).
Scores
Mawson LakesMurray Bridge
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 27 |
| Transport | 93 | 0 |
| Education | 69 | 26 |
| Liveability | 53 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,794 | 15,043 |
| Median age | 33 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,940 | $1,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.0% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 55.2% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mawson Lakes Stable · Murray Bridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $859K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 297 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,481 | 9,619 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mawson Lakes · Murray Bridge
Transport
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 58 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 750 m | 59.3 km |
Liveability
| Mawson Lakes | 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 | 14 | 8 |
| Parks | 49 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 58.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mawson Lakes | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,794 | 15,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,746 | 15,907 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,775 | 17,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mawson Lakes or Murray Bridge?
Mawson Lakes has the higher residential safety score (Mawson Lakes 63/100 vs Murray Bridge 60/100).
Which has better schools, Mawson Lakes or Murray Bridge?
Mawson Lakes has a higher average school ICSEA (Mawson Lakes 1067 vs Murray Bridge 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mawson Lakes or Murray Bridge?
Mawson Lakes has the higher transport score (Mawson Lakes 93/100 vs Murray Bridge 0/100).
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