Murray Bridge vs Northern Heights
The verdict
Murray Bridge rates higher for liveability (55 vs 42). Murray Bridge is closer to the coast (58.6 km vs 61.2 km).
Scores
Murray BridgeNorthern Heights
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 26 | 20 |
| Liveability | 55 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,043 | 305 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,005 | $1,384 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 9.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Murray Bridge Moderate Growth · Northern Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $480 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 339 | 656 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,619 | 3,934 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Murray Bridge · Northern Heights
Transport
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 59.3 km | 58.1 km |
Liveability
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.6 km | 61.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.5 km | 63.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Murray Bridge | Northern Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,043 | 305 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,907 | 323 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,963 | 364 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.44% |
Common questions
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Murray Bridge and Northern Heights have similar transport scores.
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