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Mobilong

SA 5253 • South Australia

7
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Mobilong

Mobilong is a small rural locality in the Murraylands region of South Australia, situated approximately 2 kilometres from the town of Murray Bridge. With a population of fewer than ten residents, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the state. The area sits along the banks of the Murray River and is largely defined by open farmland and native bush. Mobilong is perhaps best known as the location of Mobilong Prison, a significant correctional facility serving the region.

Day-to-day services and amenities are accessed via nearby Murray Bridge, which offers supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and a range of local businesses. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Murraylands — flat, semi-arid country punctuated by the Murray River and its floodplain vegetation. Residents value the quiet, semi-rural lifestyle and close proximity to the river corridor. Murray Bridge itself provides a reasonable base for those commuting to Adelaide along the South Eastern Freeway.

Mobilong falls under postcode 5253 and is governed by the 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
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
3.60 km²
Population Density
2 /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

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Murray Bridge / Adelaide Murray Bridge 5 min; Adelaide ~1 hr

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
78 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station Murray Bridge (V/Line coach connection)
By Car (Peak)
60-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min

🛣️ South Eastern Freeway (M1) provides direct route to Adelaide

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very small locality with no footpaths or local services; car essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
7
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mobilong located? +

Mobilong is a small locality in the Murraylands region of South Australia, about 2 km from Murray Bridge and approximately 78 km east of Adelaide.

What is Mobilong known for? +

Mobilong is best known as the location of Mobilong Prison, a major correctional facility serving South Australia.

How far is Mobilong from Adelaide? +

Mobilong is approximately 78 km from the Adelaide CBD, roughly a 55-minute drive via the South Eastern Freeway (M1).

What is the population of Mobilong? +

Mobilong had a population of 7 at the 2021 Census.