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Murray Bridge, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Murray Bridge is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 14,491. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,491 Population 17/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$19,401 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$19,401 median income, 7.7% unemployment
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Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$135,200 home value, $676/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,491
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,401
Per Capita$19,401
Unemployment7.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$135,200
Rent$676
Ownership58.0%
Housing Units5,796

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population14,491
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates-35.1199°, 139.2735°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (369 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,401
Median Age42.0 years

About Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 14,491. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Murray Bridge has a population of 14,491 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,491
Total Population
17
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
828.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Murray Bridge vs Australia Average

The median household income in Murray Bridge is $19,401, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,401 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $373, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,377 business establishments.

Income: Murray Bridge vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,401
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,401
Avg Weekly Wage$373

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,377

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Murray Bridge is $135,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $676 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 58.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,796 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,200
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$676
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.0%
Owner-Occupied58.0%
Renter-Occupied42.0%
Housing Units5,796

Property Tax

Climate in Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 360 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 15.1° / 30.1° 14.6
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 14.9° / 29.7° 19.1
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.8° / 27.2° 18.7
Apr 17°C / 63°F 10.2° / 23.7° 27.5
May 14°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.9° 32.2
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 6.2° / 17° 43.2
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 5.4° / 16.4° 40.8
Aug 11.8°C / 53°F 5.7° / 18° 36.4
Sep 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.6° 39.2
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 9.1° / 23.5° 30.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.3° 27.1
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 13.6° / 28.6° 30.3
Murray Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area828.3 sq mi (2,145.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1199°N, 139.2735°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 104 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 39 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 10 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 40 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 128 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 56 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 85 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 38 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 138 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 119 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 95 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 142 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Murray Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Murray Bridge

Institution Type Founded Website
Aerostar Murray Bridge (Formerly Command Flight Training) College - ,

Schools in Murray Bridge

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Murray Bridge High School - - - -
Murray Bridge South Primary School - - - -
Murray Bridge North School - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic School - - - -
Fraser Park Primary School - - - -
Unity College - - - -
Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murray Bridge

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Murray Bridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Captain's Cottage Museum
Soaring Museum

Libraries in Murray Bridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murray Bridge Library0.0

Hotels in Murray Bridge

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridgeport Hotel
Monarto Safari Resort

Restaurants in Murray Bridge

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parklane Motel Vietnamese restaurant
Rivergum Restuarant
Riverscape
Sakura Sushi
The Mustard Seed

Cafes in Murray Bridge

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mojo Espresso
Noti and Folk

Cinemas in Murray Bridge

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cameo Cinema

Zoos in Murray Bridge

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monarto Safari Park

Clinics in Murray Bridge

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Clinic Medical Centre

Dentists in Murray Bridge

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murray Bridge Community Dental Clinic
Riverview Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Murray Bridge

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge (SA)

Gas Stations in Murray Bridge

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Mobil
OTR Murray Bridge Adelaide Road
Shell
United Petroleum Murray Bridge (Pie Face)
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Murray Bridge

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BankSA

Shopping Malls in Murray Bridge

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murray Bridge Green

Golf Courses in Murray Bridge

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murray Bridge Golf Club

Airports Near Murray Bridge

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Meningie Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Sherlock Ultralight Airfield-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Swan Reach Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Murray Bridge

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murray Bridge

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church Lutheran Church
Murray Bridge Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Bridge

What is the population of Murray Bridge?

Murray Bridge has a population of 14,491 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Murray Bridge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,401, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $135,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Murray Bridge?

Murray Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.

How is the job market in Murray Bridge?

The unemployment rate in Murray Bridge is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $373. There are 1,377 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Murray Bridge?

The median home value in Murray Bridge is $135,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $676. The homeownership rate is 58.0%.

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