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Murray Bridge North SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murray Bridge North, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murray Bridge North SA is 142 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murray Bridge North is $557 per week ($28,964 per year). Median rent in Murray Bridge North is $165 per week ($715 per month). Murray Bridge North has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Murray Bridge North has a population density of 6.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murray Bridge North is $1,192.

There were 1 recorded offences in Murray Bridge North in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Murray Bridge North Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murray Bridge North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$557/wk

$28,964 per year

#7641 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$165/wk

$715 per month

#8084 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murray Bridge North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (70) Female 51.7% (75)

Population Density

6.2

people per km²

142 people · 22.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,325

Family income/wk

Murray Bridge North Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Murray Bridge North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.9% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.1% 24 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Murray Bridge North Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Murray Bridge North Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Catholic

19.7%

Lutheran

10.6%

Anglican

6.1%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Church Christ

3.8%

Not stated

3.0%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murray Bridge North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

17.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Murray Bridge North Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Murray Bridge North Employment

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Employed full-time

24.1% 26 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 25 people

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Unemployed

8.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

44.4% 48 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Murray Bridge North Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Bachelor Degree

13.6%

Certificate I/II

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Murray Bridge North Occupation

Managers

27.5%

Professionals

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.0%

Sales Workers

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.5%

Labourers

7.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Murray Bridge North Field of Study

Health

33.3%

Engineering

18.5%

Education

18.5%

Management & Commerce

14.8%

Society & Culture

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Murray Bridge North Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murray Bridge North Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

16.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murray Bridge North Marital Status

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Married

54.3% 63

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Separated

2.6% 3

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Divorced

5.2% 6

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Widowed

4.3% 5

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Never married

33.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murray Bridge North Ancestry

Australian

35.6%

English

33.5%

German

10.5%

Irish

4.2%

Italian

4.2%

Scottish

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Other

2.6%

Welsh

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murray Bridge North School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

28.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

24.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Primary — Government

16.0%

Secondary — Government

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Murray Bridge North Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.8% 27

✅

No need for assistance

90.2% 249

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Murray Bridge North Volunteering

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Volunteer

14.5% 16

—

Not a volunteer

85.5% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murray Bridge North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

40.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murray Bridge North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.9%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Walked only

9.1%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Murray Bridge North Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

44.3%

3 vehicles

23.0%

4+ vehicles

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Murray Bridge North Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.3%

3 bedrooms

60.4%

4 bedrooms

27.1%

5 bedrooms

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Murray Bridge North Population Mobility

10.3%

moved in the last year

21.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murray Bridge North Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

256

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murray Bridge North Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Murray Bridge North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.0%

$1-$149/wk

14.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murray Bridge North Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.5%

Couple — children under 15

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

23.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murray Bridge North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 18

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Did not provide

83.6% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murray Bridge North Children Ever Born

No children

21.9%

2 children

53.1%

3 children

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Murray Bridge North When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Murray Bridge North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.6%

5–14 hours

22.4%

15–29 hours

14.7%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Murray Bridge North Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

41.7%

3 persons

18.8%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murray Bridge North Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Murray Bridge North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murray Bridge North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Murray Bridge North Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $165/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Murray Bridge North

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $165/wk

Left after rent $1,001/wk

Rent share 14.2%

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Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $5/wk

Murray Bridge North vs State & National Average

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Pop: 71 Income: $1,303/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $875/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $494/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $630/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $1,708/wk

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Pop: 71 Income: $604/wk Rent: $178/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Bridge North

What is the population of Murray Bridge North SA?

The population of Murray Bridge North SA is 142 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.2 people per km².Murray Bridge North is ranked #7,914 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murray Bridge North?

The median personal income in Murray Bridge North SA is $557 per week, or $28,964 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,325 per week.Murray Bridge North is ranked #7,641 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murray Bridge North?

Median rent in Murray Bridge North SA is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murray Bridge North ranks #8,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murray Bridge North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murray Bridge North SA is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murray Bridge North?

The median age in Murray Bridge North SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murray Bridge North a good suburb to live in?

Murray Bridge North is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 142.The median income is $557/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40989. All dollar figures in AUD.