Mount Gambier vs Murray Bridge
The verdict
Mount Gambier rates higher for liveability (76 vs 55). Mount Gambier is closer to the coast (23.9 km vs 58.6 km).
Scores
Mount GambierMurray Bridge
| Mount Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 26 |
| Liveability | 76 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,591 | 15,043 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,197 | $1,005 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.6% | 17.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 78.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mount Gambier Stable · Murray Bridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Gambier | 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) | $470 | $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 Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 293 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 160 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,182 | 9,619 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 8 |
| Government | 8 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Gambier · Murray Bridge
Transport
| Mount Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 357.7 km | 59.3 km |
Liveability
| Mount Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 6 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 8 |
| Parks | 48 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.9 km | 58.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 376.9 km | 64.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Gambier | Murray Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 25,591 | 15,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,945 | 15,907 |
| Projected 2041 | 27,650 | 17,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Gambier or Murray Bridge?
Mount Gambier has the higher residential safety score (Mount Gambier 64/100 vs Murray Bridge 60/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Gambier or Murray Bridge?
Mount Gambier has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Gambier 955 vs Murray Bridge 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Gambier or Murray Bridge?
Mount Gambier and Murray Bridge have similar transport scores.
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