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Mount Barker Surrounds vs Murray Bridge

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 29 km apart · Mount Barker Surrounds profile · Murray Bridge profile

Mount Barker Surrounds Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge and Mount Barker Surrounds are nearby South Australian areas with very different profiles. Mount Barker Surrounds has much higher typical weekly incomes at $1,784, compared to $1,077 in Murray Bridge. This is consistent with a more qualified workforce, as 19.8% of adults in Mount Barker Surrounds have a bachelor degree or higher, while only 8.2% do in Murray Bridge. Murray Bridge is more likely to be rented (35.0% versus 9.9%) and has a far higher share of one-parent families at 19.7%. It is also more accessible, with a walkability score of 4.4 (somewhat walkable), whereas Mount Barker Surrounds is 2.3 (mostly car-dependent).

The gap in typical weekly household income has widened since 2011, growing from $473 to $707. Despite this, the two areas share some similarities, such as nearly identical rates of full-time employment and a similar proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force. Both areas also have very low rates of public transport use for commuting, with less than 1% of residents doing so.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +11,418 larger in Murray Bridge gap steady
6,825 34th pct 18,243 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5,924
  • First area, 2016: 6,284
  • First area, 2021: 6,825
  • Second area, 2011: 16,708
  • Second area, 2016: 17,559
  • Second area, 2021: 18,243
Median age in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1 yrs older in Mount Barker Surrounds gap narrowing
43 yrs 71st pct 42 yrs 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 41 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 43 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
First Nations in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +5.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap steady
1.1% 30th pct 6.0% 81st pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.2%
  • First area, 2021: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.0%
Aged 65+ in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap narrowing
16.8% 46th pct 22.9% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.6%
  • First area, 2016: 13.4%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.9%
Under 15 in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1.6 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
18.5% 57th pct 16.8% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 21.0%
  • First area, 2016: 19.0%
  • First area, 2021: 18.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
De facto in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +2.6 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
14.5% 77th pct 11.9% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.2%
  • First area, 2016: 13.9%
  • First area, 2021: 14.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 10.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.9%

Age structure

31.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.7 pts 25.1%
22.3% Young adults (25–44) +1.6 pts ▸ 23.9%
16.8% Seniors (65+) +6.1 pts ▸ 22.9%
18.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.6 pts 16.8%
10.5% Youth (15–24) +0.9 pts ▸ 11.3%

Marital status

52.8% Married ◂ +10.4 pts 42.4%
31.3% Never married +4.1 pts ▸ 35.4%
10.0% Divorced +0.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
3.4% Widowed +3.7 pts ▸ 7.1%
2.5% Separated +2.0 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

Mount Barker Surrounds Murray Bridge

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Mount Barker Surrounds: 0.4% males, 0.6% females; 85+ in Murray Bridge: 1.2% males, 1.9% females
  • 80–84 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 0.6% males, 0.6% females; 80–84 in Murray Bridge: 1.6% males, 1.7% females
  • 75–79 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 1.6% males, 1.3% females; 75–79 in Murray Bridge: 2.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 70–74 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.6% males, 2.4% females; 70–74 in Murray Bridge: 2.7% males, 3.0% females
  • 65–69 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 3.4% males, 3.2% females; 65–69 in Murray Bridge: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 60–64 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 4.0% males, 3.7% females; 60–64 in Murray Bridge: 3.1% males, 3.5% females
  • 55–59 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 4.5% males, 4.2% females; 55–59 in Murray Bridge: 3.1% males, 3.4% females
  • 50–54 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 4.0% males, 4.2% females; 50–54 in Murray Bridge: 3.3% males, 3.2% females
  • 45–49 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 45–49 in Murray Bridge: 2.7% males, 2.8% females
  • 40–44 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.9% males, 3.3% females; 40–44 in Murray Bridge: 2.7% males, 2.4% females
  • 35–39 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 3.1% males, 3.0% females; 35–39 in Murray Bridge: 3.4% males, 2.8% females
  • 30–34 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.8% females; 30–34 in Murray Bridge: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 25–29 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.1% males, 2.5% females; 25–29 in Murray Bridge: 3.4% males, 3.1% females
  • 20–24 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.7% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in Murray Bridge: 3.0% males, 2.8% females
  • 15–19 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.7% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in Murray Bridge: 2.9% males, 2.7% females
  • 10–14 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 3.6% males, 3.3% females; 10–14 in Murray Bridge: 3.0% males, 3.0% females
  • 5–9 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 3.2% males, 3.0% females; 5–9 in Murray Bridge: 2.7% males, 2.9% females
  • 0–4 in Mount Barker Surrounds: 2.6% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Murray Bridge: 2.7% males, 2.6% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1.3 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap steady
12.2% 22nd pct 13.5% 27th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.3%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.5%

Country of birth

82.0% Australia ◂ +1.9 pts 80.1%
6.6% England ◂ +4.1 pts 2.6%
0.1% Philippines +2.3 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.1% China +0.9 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.8% New Zealand +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Vietnam +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% Italy +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% India +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.2% South Africa +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.6% English ◂ +7.7 pts 39.9%
43.0% Australian ◂ +5.7 pts 37.3%
10.4% German +2.3 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +3.1 pts 7.8%
7.9% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 6.0%
0.2% Filipino +2.7 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.1% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 2.9%
2.6% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 1.4%
0.4% Chinese +1.1 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.5% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%
0.1% Indian +0.3 pts ▸ 0.4%

Language

Other language in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap widening
2.4% 6th pct 9.1% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 8.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.1%
Limited English in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap narrowing
0.2% 10th pct 1.7% 56th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 1.7%

Language used at home

92.6% English only ◂ +10.1 pts 82.5%
0.1% Mandarin +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Tagalog +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.2% Italian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Religion

No religion in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +10.5 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
58.1% 100th pct 47.5% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38.3%
  • First area, 2016: 45.3%
  • First area, 2021: 58.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.5%

Religious affiliation

58.1% No religion ◂ +10.5 pts 47.5%
32.5% Christianity +6.9 pts ▸ 39.4%
7.9% Not stated +2.4 pts ▸ 10.4%
0.7% Buddhism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Islam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.5% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.1% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.1% Judaism even 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +17.5 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap narrowing
53.3% 44th pct 35.8% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 46.0%
  • First area, 2016: 48.3%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.8%
Bachelor+ in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +11.6 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
19.8% 46th pct 8.2% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.2%
Schools in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +5 more in Murray Bridge
3 43rd pct 8 87th pct
Schools/1k kids in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.23 more in Murray Bridge
2.38 58th pct 2.61 62nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +4 more in Mount Barker Surrounds
12 31st pct 8 18th pct
Students in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +3,164 more in Murray Bridge
343 11th pct 3,507 85th pct
Avg size in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +324 larger in Murray Bridge
114 10th pct 438 52nd pct
ICSEA in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +76 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
1,014 49th pct 939 14th pct

Highest year of school

53.3% Year 12 ◂ +17.5 pts 35.8%
16.3% Year 10 +6.0 pts ▸ 22.3%
18.7% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 18.2%
5.6% Year 9 or below +10.3 pts ▸ 15.8%

Highest qualification level

36.2% Certificate III / IV +7.3 pts ▸ 43.5%
21.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.0 pts 12.4%
15.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +3.2 pts 12.5%
5.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.8 pts 2.5%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.9 pts 2.4%
2.1% Certificate I / II +1.8 pts ▸ 3.9%

Field of qualification

15.9% Engineering & related ◂ +0.4 pts 15.4%
14.0% Society & culture +0.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
12.2% Management & commerce +2.4 pts ▸ 14.6%
12.3% Health ◂ +2.7 pts 9.6%
8.7% Education ◂ +1.6 pts 7.1%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.5 pts ▸ 6.3%
6.2% Architecture & building ◂ +2.0 pts 4.3%
5.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.6 pts 3.0%
3.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +2.3 pts 0.9%
2.6% Creative arts ◂ +0.6 pts 2.0%
1.4% Information technology even 1.3%

Income

Personal income in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$224 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
$820 53rd pct $596 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: $596
  • First area, 2016: $695
  • First area, 2021: $820
  • Second area, 2011: $449
  • Second area, 2016: $516
  • Second area, 2021: $596
Household income in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$707 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
$1,784 52nd pct $1,077 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,285
  • First area, 2016: $1,491
  • First area, 2021: $1,784
  • Second area, 2011: $812
  • Second area, 2016: $934
  • Second area, 2021: $1,077
Family income in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$724 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
$2,098 51st pct $1,374 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,445
  • First area, 2016: $1,727
  • First area, 2021: $2,098
  • Second area, 2011: $997
  • Second area, 2016: $1,182
  • Second area, 2021: $1,374
High earners in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.4 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
9.7% 45th pct 3.3% 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.3%
High-income homes in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +11.5 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
18.4% 43rd pct 6.9% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%

Household income distribution

25.9% $650–$1,499 +11.1 pts ▸ 37.0%
33.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 23.9%
12.7% Under $650 +11.9 pts ▸ 24.7%
10.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.6 pts 4.0%
7.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.9 pts 2.9%

Personal income distribution

38.7% Under $650 +9.6 pts ▸ 48.3%
34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 32.6%
17.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.5 pts 8.0%
3.1% $3,000 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 1.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.3 pts higher in Murray Bridge
28.9% 55th pct 35.2% 87th pct
Mental health in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +2.2 pts higher in Murray Bridge
9.6% 61st pct 11.8% 87th pct
Needs assistance in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +5.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap widening
3.8% 19th pct 9.2% 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 9.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.9% Arthritis +3.2 pts ▸ 12.2%
9.6% Mental health +2.2 pts ▸ 11.8%
8.8% Asthma +1.4 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.5% Other condition +1.7 pts ▸ 9.2%
4.0% Diabetes +3.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
3.4% Heart disease +2.0 pts ▸ 5.4%
3.2% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 3.5%
1.6% Lung condition +1.4 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.6% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.3% Dementia +0.8 pts ▸ 1.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.3% None ◂ +9.5 pts 53.8%
20.6% One condition +0.9 pts ▸ 21.5%
5.9% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 8.4%
2.5% Three or more +2.9 pts ▸ 5.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.4 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap narrowing
22.8% 90th pct 16.4% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.4%
Unpaid carers in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.4 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
14.1% 82nd pct 13.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 11.6%
  • First area, 2021: 14.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.7%
Unpaid child care in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +8.0 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
31.1% 81st pct 23.1% 28th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.5%
  • First area, 2016: 30.4%
  • First area, 2021: 31.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 24.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.1%
Defence service in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.7 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
3.6% 71st pct 2.9% 52nd pct
Housework 15h+ in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +7.3 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
28.4% 98th pct 21.2% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.7%
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 21.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1,028 larger in Murray Bridge
73 23rd pct 1,101 87th pct
Median age in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +7 yrs older in Murray Bridge
17 yrs 0th pct 24 yrs 43rd pct
Year 12 in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1.9 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
32.5% 22nd pct 30.6% 18th pct
Unemployment in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +12.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 12.1% 63rd pct
Median income in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$22 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
$512 22nd pct $490 17th pct
Household income in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$690 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
$1,843 58th pct $1,153 13th pct
Indigenous language in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +1.3 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
13.7% 87th pct 12.4% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.3 larger in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.6
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2011: 2.4
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.3
One-parent in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +10.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap widening
9.1% 13th pct 19.7% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.3%
  • First area, 2016: 10.5%
  • First area, 2021: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.7%
Living alone in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +12.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap widening
19.8% 28th pct 32.7% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.2%
  • First area, 2016: 20.2%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 32.7%

Family composition

59.7% Couples with children ◂ +12.3 pts 47.4%
30.5% Couples without children +1.2 pts ▸ 31.7%
9.1% One-parent families +10.6 pts ▸ 19.7%
0.6% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 1.2%

Household size

38.4% 2 people ◂ +2.6 pts 35.9%
19.8% 1 person +12.9 pts ▸ 32.7%
17.1% 4 people ◂ +6.5 pts 10.6%
15.3% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 13.2%
6.9% 5 people ◂ +2.2 pts 4.6%
2.6% 6 or more +0.3 pts ▸ 2.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$65 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
$305 28th pct $240 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: $240
  • First area, 2016: $260
  • First area, 2021: $305
  • Second area, 2011: $180
  • Second area, 2016: $220
  • Second area, 2021: $240
Mortgage in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +$422 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
$1,522 29th pct $1,100 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,482
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,522
  • Second area, 2011: $1,213
  • Second area, 2016: $1,170
  • Second area, 2021: $1,100
People / bedroom in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.10 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
0.80 29th pct 0.70 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +25.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap steady
9.9% 3rd pct 35.0% 71st pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 35.0%
Owned outright in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +4.6 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
35.4% 60th pct 30.8% 45th pct
  • First area, 2011: 33.4%
  • First area, 2016: 33.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 30.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 30.8%
Separate houses in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +12.0 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap narrowing
99.3% 100th pct 87.3% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 98.6%
  • First area, 2016: 98.4%
  • First area, 2021: 99.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 85.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 85.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 87.3%
3+ bedrooms in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.3 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
85.9% 70th pct 79.6% 52nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 83.2%
  • First area, 2016: 84.5%
  • First area, 2021: 85.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 77.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 79.6%

How homes are owned or rented

52.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.0 pts 29.3%
35.4% Owned outright ◂ +4.6 pts 30.8%
9.9% Rented +25.1 pts ▸ 35.0%
1.4% Other tenure +1.4 pts ▸ 2.8%
1.1% Not stated +0.9 pts ▸ 2.0%

Types of homes

99.3% Separate house ◂ +12.0 pts 87.3%
0.5% Townhouse / semi-detached +10.7 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.2% Other dwelling +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Flat or apartment +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%

Bedrooms per home

45.8% 3 bedrooms +8.6 pts ▸ 54.4%
33.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +11.0 pts 22.2%
9.6% 2 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
7.0% 5 or more ◂ +3.9 pts 3.1%
3.1% 1 bedroom +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.4% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

45.7% $200–$349 +20.3 pts ▸ 66.0%
28.2% $350–$549 ◂ +24.7 pts 3.4%
13.1% Under $200 +12.1 pts ▸ 25.2%
5.3% $550–$749 ◂ +5.1 pts 0.2%
0.0% $750 or more +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

39.8% $1,000–$1,799 +6.5 pts ▸ 46.3%
19.6% Under $1,000 +16.8 pts ▸ 36.4%
26.9% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +16.3 pts 10.6%
9.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.1 pts 2.3%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap narrowing
1.3% 7th pct 7.7% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.8%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
Work from home in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +8.0 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap widening
12.6% 43rd pct 4.6% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.4%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
PT commute in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.6 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap steady
0.9% 30th pct 0.3% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.9%
  • First area, 2021: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +30 more in Murray Bridge
17 26th pct 47 56th pct
Stops/1k in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.09 more in Murray Bridge
2.49 25th pct 2.58 26th pct
Departures/1k in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +35.3 more in Murray Bridge
26.8 15th pct 62.2 17th pct
PT routes in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +18 more in Murray Bridge
12 71st pct 30 86th pct
Stop walk in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +81 longer in Mount Barker Surrounds
84 100th pct 3 29th pct
Drive to city in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +5 longer in Mount Barker Surrounds
53 75th pct 48 73rd pct
6,825 16th pct
6,825 11th pct

How people get to work

65.6% Car (driver) +5.5 pts ▸ 71.2%
12.6% Worked at home ◂ +8.0 pts 4.6%
3.1% Car (passenger) +4.3 pts ▸ 7.4%
2.1% Walked +0.6 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.9% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.3%
0.2% Bicycle even 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

42.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.7 pts 33.4%
20.5% 1 vehicle +17.3 pts ▸ 37.8%
21.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.4 pts 12.7%
14.9% 4 or more ◂ +6.7 pts 8.3%
1.3% No vehicle +6.4 pts ▸ 7.7%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +7.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap steady
29.8% 16th pct 37.1% 47th pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.8%
  • First area, 2016: 28.7%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 39.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 37.1%
Recent arrivals in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +13.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap narrowing
1.9% 0th pct 15.9% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +3.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap steady
3.2% 13th pct 6.9% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.9%
Participation in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +16.5 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds gap narrowing
66.5% 73rd pct 50.0% 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: 71.5%
  • First area, 2016: 66.6%
  • First area, 2021: 66.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 52.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 50.0%
Full-time in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge gap narrowing
55.9% 27th pct 56.4% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 56.0%
  • First area, 2016: 55.9%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 59.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 59.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 56.4%

Industries people work in

14.2% Health care & social assistance +1.5 pts ▸ 15.7%
12.0% Construction ◂ +4.0 pts 7.9%
8.4% Retail trade +3.4 pts ▸ 11.8%
6.5% Manufacturing +4.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
8.9% Education & training ◂ +2.6 pts 6.3%
7.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +0.4 pts ▸ 8.0%
4.4% Accommodation & food +2.3 pts ▸ 6.8%
6.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 5.0%
5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +3.6 pts 2.1%
3.7% Administrative & support +1.0 pts ▸ 4.7%
4.4% Other services ◂ +0.3 pts 4.2%
3.7% Transport & warehousing +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

Occupations people work in

10.4% Labourers +11.2 pts ▸ 21.6%
18.1% Professionals ◂ +8.4 pts 9.7%
17.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.3 pts 13.6%
16.1% Managers ◂ +6.2 pts 9.9%
11.9% Community & personal service +3.7 pts ▸ 15.6%
7.1% Sales workers +3.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
10.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.8 pts 9.7%
6.0% Machinery operators & drivers +1.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +5 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
6 57th pct 1 0th pct
IRSD decile in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +6 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
7 64th pct 1 0th pct
IER decile in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +8 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
9 86th pct 1 0th pct
IEO decile in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +5 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
6 57th pct 1 0th pct
IRSAD score in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +154 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
1,006 54th pct 852 4th pct
ERP in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +12,536 higher in Murray Bridge
7,402 34th pct 19,938 86th pct
Growth in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +2.1 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
7.8% 73rd pct 5.7% 60th pct
Businesses in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +314 higher in Murray Bridge
748 40th pct 1,062 59th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +117 higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
445 8th pct 327 2nd pct
Max temp in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +2.0 higher in Murray Bridge
21.4 32nd pct 23.3 46th pct
Min temp in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.1 higher in Murray Bridge
9.7 22nd pct 9.8 23rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +2.1 higher in Murray Bridge
2.3 13th pct 4.4 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +2.2 more in Murray Bridge
2.4 14th pct 4.6 40th pct
15-min city in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +25.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge
24.4% 16th pct 50.0% 37th pct
Walk to shops in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +32.2 pts higher in Murray Bridge
25.4% 17th pct 57.5% 45th pct
Walk to transit in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +34.2 pts higher in Murray Bridge
38.7% 21st pct 72.9% 35th pct
Walk to school in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +22.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge
35.8% 20th pct 58.2% 37th pct
Walk to a park in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +51.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge
31.3% 7th pct 82.4% 29th pct
Walk to health in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +26.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge
16.9% 22nd pct 43.8% 48th pct
Amenities/1k in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +0.3 more in Murray Bridge
8.8 15th pct 9.0 17th pct
Intersections/km² in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +15 higher in Murray Bridge
2 15th pct 17 29th pct
Mean slope in Mount Barker Surroundsin Murray Bridge +3.6 pts higher in Mount Barker Surrounds
7.4% 76th pct 3.8% 23rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mount Barker Surrounds vs Murray Bridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/401021008/mount-barker-surrounds/vs/407031165/murray-bridge