Murray Bridge vs Port Lincoln
The verdict
Port Lincoln rates higher for education (31 vs 26). Port Lincoln is closer to the coast (1.5 km vs 58.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Murray Bridge rates higher (60 vs 18/100 in Port Lincoln).
Scores
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 26 | 31 |
| Liveability | 55 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,043 | 14,458 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,005 | $1,243 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Murray Bridge Moderate Growth · Port Lincoln Stable
Property
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $520 |
| 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 | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 18 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 339 | 740 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 387 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,619 | 13,425 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 8 |
| Government | 5 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 919 |
See the full school list on each profile: Murray Bridge · Port Lincoln
Transport
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 240.4 km |
Liveability
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 24.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 480 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 12 |
| Parks | 25 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.6 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.5 km | 252.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 740 m |
Population & growth
| Murray Bridge | Port Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,043 | 14,458 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,907 | 14,649 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,963 | 14,836 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Murray Bridge or Port Lincoln?
Murray Bridge has the higher residential safety score (Murray Bridge 60/100 vs Port Lincoln 18/100).
Which has better schools, Murray Bridge or Port Lincoln?
Port Lincoln has a higher average school ICSEA (Murray Bridge 912 vs Port Lincoln 919; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Murray Bridge or Port Lincoln?
Murray Bridge and Port Lincoln have similar transport scores.
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