Murray Bridge vs Paralowie
The verdict
Paralowie rates higher for transport (59 vs 0). Paralowie is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 58.6 km).
Scores
Murray BridgeParalowie
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 56 |
| Transport | 0 | 59 |
| Education | 26 | 37 |
| Liveability | 55 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,043 | 17,504 |
| Median age | 42 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,005 | $1,479 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Murray Bridge Moderate Growth · Paralowie Stable
Property
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $737K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $480 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 339 | 269 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,619 | 5,405 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 4 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 952 |
See the full school list on each profile: Murray Bridge · Paralowie
Transport
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 170 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 59.3 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 25 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.5 km | 19.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Murray Bridge | Paralowie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,043 | 17,504 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,907 | 17,999 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,963 | 18,791 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Murray Bridge or Paralowie?
Murray Bridge and Paralowie have similar residential safety scores (60 and 60/100).
Which has better schools, Murray Bridge or Paralowie?
Paralowie has a higher average school ICSEA (Murray Bridge 919 vs Paralowie 952; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Murray Bridge or Paralowie?
Paralowie has the higher transport score (Murray Bridge 0/100 vs Paralowie 59/100).
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