Murray Bridge East
SA 5253 • Rest of SA
About Murray Bridge East
Murray Bridge East is a residential suburb on the eastern side of Murray Bridge, South Australia's largest river town located 80 kilometres east of Adelaide on the Murray River. With a population of around 1,196, it's part of the broader Murray Bridge urban area of over 18,000 people. The suburb offers affordable housing in a growing regional centre.
Residents enjoy a quieter lifestyle while benefiting from Murray Bridge's retail, healthcare, and education facilities nearby. The Murray River provides recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and riverside walking trails. High home ownership rates (88%) reflect a stable, settled community. The area suits retirees, families, and those working in the region's agriculture, food processing, and services industries.
Murray Bridge East falls under postcode 5253 and is governed by Murray Bridge Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hammond electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- LinkSA services — Murray Bridge CBD, Adelaide 5 min local, 90 min Adelaide
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Regional living; Murray Bridge town centre 2km for services
Residential suburb; main shops and services in Murray Bridge centre
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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25-27 Burdekin Avenue
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Lohmann Street
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1 North Terrace
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54 Joyce Street
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1 North Terrace
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1 Florence Street
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136a Adelaide Road
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45 Owl Drive
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 31
- 2. New Zealand 9
- 3. Germany 6
- 4. Netherlands 5
- 5. Italy 3
- 6. Philippines 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)