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Brinkley

SA 5253 • South Australia

107
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
180.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Brinkley

Brinkley is a quiet rural locality in the Murraylands region of South Australia, approximately 90 kilometres east of Adelaide within the Rural City of Murray Bridge. With a population of 107 residents across 180 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming area on the Murray Plains. The nearest town is Murray Bridge, around 16 kilometres to the north-east, which serves as the main centre for shops, schools, and medical services.

The landscape around Brinkley is flat to gently undulating farmland, typical of the Murray Plains, with dryland cropping and livestock grazing forming the backbone of the local economy. The Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility and ReUse Centre serve the wider Murray Bridge region. The nearby Nurragi Conservation Reserve offers a 14-kilometre walking trail along a former railway corridor, featuring over 50 rare and threatened plant species. Murray Bridge is accessible in around 15 minutes by car via Brinkley Road, connecting to the South Eastern Freeway for the hour-long drive to Adelaide.

Brinkley falls under postcode 5253 and is governed by the Rural City of Murray Bridge Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Barker, while state elections fall under the Hammond electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5253
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Rural City of Murray Bridge
Federal Electorate
Barker
State Electorate
Hammond
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.11°, 139.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
180.38 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 5253

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 5253, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,572
Median 2023–24
$49,192
▲ 21.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,969

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 5253; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Murray Bridge Station
16 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Stateliner / LinkSA — Adelaide CBD via Murray Bridge 1 hour 30 min (from Murray Bridge ~1h 10min)

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train service from Brinkley. Murray Bridge Station (16 km) has The Overland twice weekly
By Car (Peak)
1 hour 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour

🛣️ Via Brinkley Road to Murray Bridge, then South Eastern Freeway to Adelaide. Stateliner coaches run daily from Murray Bridge.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, services, or footpaths within the locality; all errands require driving to Murray Bridge

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
107
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brinkley known for? +

Brinkley is a quiet farming locality on the Murray Plains known for its dryland cropping and livestock grazing. The Brinkley Waste and Recycling Facility serves the wider Murray Bridge region, and the nearby Nurragi Conservation Reserve features a scenic 14-kilometre walking trail along a former railway corridor.

How far is Brinkley from Adelaide? +

Brinkley is approximately 90 kilometres east of Adelaide by road, about one hour's drive via the South Eastern Freeway and Princes Highway through Murray Bridge.

Does Brinkley have public transport? +

Brinkley has no direct public transport. The nearest services are from Murray Bridge (16 km away), where Stateliner coaches run daily to Adelaide and LinkSA buses connect the Murraylands region.

What is the population of Brinkley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Brinkley has a population of 107 people across approximately 180 square kilometres, making it a very sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Brinkley a good place to live? +

Brinkley offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with affordable land and open farming country, within a short drive of Murray Bridge's services and schools. It suits those who enjoy country living and don't mind relying on a car for all errands.

What is the postcode for Brinkley? +

The postcode for Brinkley is 5253, which it shares with nearby localities in the Murray Bridge area including Gifford Hill and parts of the surrounding Murraylands.