Murray Bridge vs Prospect
The verdict
Prospect rates higher for transport (91 vs 0). Prospect is closer to the coast (8.7 km vs 58.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Prospect rates higher (72 vs 60/100 in Murray Bridge).
Scores
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 85 |
| Transport | 0 | 91 |
| Education | 26 | 81 |
| Liveability | 55 | 81 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,043 | 14,584 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,005 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 58.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 67.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Murray Bridge Moderate Growth · Prospect Moderate Growth
Property
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 23.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $480 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 339 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 160 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,619 | 6,109 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 6 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Murray Bridge · Prospect
Transport
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 59.3 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 22 |
| Parks | 25 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.6 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.5 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Murray Bridge | Prospect | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,043 | 14,584 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,907 | 15,451 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,963 | 16,759 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Murray Bridge or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher residential safety score (Murray Bridge 60/100 vs Prospect 72/100).
Which has better schools, Murray Bridge or Prospect?
Prospect has a higher average school ICSEA (Murray Bridge 912 vs Prospect 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Murray Bridge or Prospect?
Prospect has the higher transport score (Murray Bridge 0/100 vs Prospect 91/100).
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