Mount Barker vs Murray Bridge
The verdict
Mount Barker rates higher for education (61 vs 26). Mount Barker is closer to the coast (32.0 km vs 58.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Barker rates higher (100 vs 60/100 in Murray Bridge).
Scores
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 27 |
| Transport | 24 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 26 |
| Liveability | 67 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,330 | 15,043 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,624 | $1,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.6% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.5% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mount Barker High Growth · Murray Bridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $480 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 60 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,595 | 9,619 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 8 |
| Government | 3 | 5 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,049 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Barker · Murray Bridge
Transport
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 100 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.9 km | 59.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Barker | 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 8 |
| Parks | 49 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 32.0 km | 58.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.3 km | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 620 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Barker | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,330 | 15,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,032 | 15,907 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,765 | 17,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.71% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Barker or Murray Bridge?
Mount Barker has the higher residential safety score (Mount Barker 100/100 vs Murray Bridge 60/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Barker or Murray Bridge?
Mount Barker has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Barker 1049 vs Murray Bridge 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Barker or Murray Bridge?
Mount Barker has the higher transport score (Mount Barker 24/100 vs Murray Bridge 0/100).
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