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South Australia · Postcode 5253
Murray Bridge South postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 67 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Murray Bridge South at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Murray Bridge South ranks: household income is in the top 25% of SA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Murray Bridge South vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Murray Bridge South | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,949 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $225 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,645 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Murray Bridge South is a locality 67 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5253. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Murray Bridge.
According to the 2021 Census, Murray Bridge South has a population of 189 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,949, above the SA average. The Indigenous population is 14 (7.4% of residents).
Housing in Murray Bridge South includes a median weekly rent of $225, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,645, with 63 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Murray Bridge South scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Murray Bridge South is part of the Murray and Mallee statistical area in South Australia.
Murray Bridge South details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5253 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 189 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,949/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $785/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,645 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Population Density | 17/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 63 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (7.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.1573485 |
| Longitude | 139.2756367 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 67 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Murray and Mallee |
| Local Government | Murray Bridge |
| Federal Electorate | Barker |
| State Electorate | Hammond |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 42 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 14 (7.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 38 (20.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 57 (30.2%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (11.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 17 (9.0%) |
| Asthma | 14 (7.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.2%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (6.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (13.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 33 (45.8%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.