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Murray Bridge Surrounds vs The Coorong

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 57 km apart · Murray Bridge Surrounds profile · The Coorong profile

Murray Bridge Surrounds The Coorong

The Coorong and Murray Bridge Surrounds are both South Australian regional areas with similar typical weekly incomes of around $600. The Coorong is more isolated, with a drive time to the city of 123 minutes compared to 58 minutes for Murray Bridge Surrounds. It has far better local access to amenities, with 33.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, while only 3.3% of homes in Murray Bridge Surrounds share that access. However, Murray Bridge Surrounds has more resources and less disadvantage, and a much higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 37.8% compared to 25.2% in The Coorong.

Both areas share similar proportions of people born overseas and adults with a bachelor degree. This commonality is seen in their use of other languages at home, which sits near the national figure for both. While some gaps are closing, such as the difference in volunteering rates, other disparities have grown. For example, the gap in Year 12 completion has widened since 2011, and the difference in the number of people caring for children unpaid has also increased.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1,741 larger in The Coorong gap narrowing
3,732 14th pct 5,473 25th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3,396
  • First area, 2016: 3,645
  • First area, 2021: 3,732
  • Second area, 2011: 5,537
  • Second area, 2016: 5,395
  • Second area, 2021: 5,473
Median age in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1 yrs older in The Coorong gap narrowing
47 yrs 84th pct 48 yrs 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 42 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 45 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 46 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
First Nations in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.6 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
3.1% 62nd pct 5.7% 79th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 6.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.7%
Aged 65+ in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +4.9 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
20.2% 67th pct 25.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.2%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 22.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.1%
Under 15 in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
17.3% 43rd pct 16.1% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.5%
  • First area, 2016: 17.4%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 18.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.1%
De facto in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.7 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
12.5% 57th pct 13.3% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.3%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.3%

Age structure

32.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.7 pts 28.6%
20.2% Seniors (65+) +4.9 pts ▸ 25.1%
20.0% Young adults (25–44) +1.0 pts ▸ 21.0%
17.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +1.1 pts 16.1%
10.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.1 pts 9.3%

Marital status

51.5% Married ◂ +4.4 pts 47.1%
30.7% Never married +1.1 pts ▸ 31.8%
10.3% Divorced +0.4 pts ▸ 10.7%
4.1% Widowed +2.6 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.2% Separated +0.4 pts ▸ 3.6%

Age & sex structure

Murray Bridge Surrounds The Coorong

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

  • 85+ in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 0.8% males, 0.4% females; 85+ in The Coorong: 1.0% males, 1.5% females
  • 80–84 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 1.2% males, 0.9% females; 80–84 in The Coorong: 1.9% males, 1.6% females
  • 75–79 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.2% males, 1.3% females; 75–79 in The Coorong: 2.8% males, 2.6% females
  • 70–74 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 3.6% males, 2.6% females; 70–74 in The Coorong: 3.3% males, 3.1% females
  • 65–69 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 3.8% males, 3.4% females; 65–69 in The Coorong: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
  • 60–64 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 4.7% males, 3.6% females; 60–64 in The Coorong: 4.7% males, 4.0% females
  • 55–59 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 5.0% males, 4.2% females; 55–59 in The Coorong: 4.1% males, 3.8% females
  • 50–54 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 4.0% males, 4.3% females; 50–54 in The Coorong: 3.2% males, 3.0% females
  • 45–49 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 3.2% males, 3.3% females; 45–49 in The Coorong: 2.6% males, 2.9% females
  • 40–44 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.4% males, 2.5% females; 40–44 in The Coorong: 2.8% males, 2.8% females
  • 35–39 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.7% males, 2.5% females; 35–39 in The Coorong: 2.4% males, 2.3% females
  • 30–34 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.4% males, 2.4% females; 30–34 in The Coorong: 2.7% males, 2.5% females
  • 25–29 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.4% females; 25–29 in The Coorong: 3.2% males, 2.5% females
  • 20–24 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.5% males, 2.0% females; 20–24 in The Coorong: 2.6% males, 1.9% females
  • 15–19 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.8% males, 3.0% females; 15–19 in The Coorong: 2.5% males, 2.4% females
  • 10–14 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 3.6% males, 3.0% females; 10–14 in The Coorong: 3.2% males, 2.6% females
  • 5–9 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in The Coorong: 3.3% males, 2.7% females
  • 0–4 in Murray Bridge Surrounds: 2.8% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in The Coorong: 2.3% males, 2.2% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.4 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
8.2% 9th pct 8.6% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.7%
  • First area, 2016: 8.2%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.6%

Country of birth

84.6% Australia ◂ +3.9 pts 80.7%
3.9% England ◂ +1.0 pts 2.9%
0.4% New Zealand +0.4 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.2% Philippines +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.1% India +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.3% Italy ◂ +0.2 pts 0.1%
0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%
0.1% China even 0.1%
0.1% Vietnam even 0.1%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

44.1% English ◂ +3.8 pts 40.2%
42.6% Australian ◂ +1.8 pts 40.8%
14.0% German ◂ +2.3 pts 11.7%
9.2% Scottish ◂ +1.0 pts 8.2%
6.8% Irish ◂ +0.1 pts 6.7%
3.0% Italian ◂ +2.2 pts 0.9%
1.6% Dutch +0.6 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.3% Filipino +0.7 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.3% Indian +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.3% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.4% Greek even 0.4%
0.1% Vietnamese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.6 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
3.1% 11th pct 3.7% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6%
  • First area, 2016: 3.3%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 3.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
Limited English in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
0.3% 14th pct 0.2% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%

Language used at home

90.9% English only ◂ +4.1 pts 86.8%
0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Tagalog +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.1% Greek even 0.1%
0.0% Mandarin +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +5.2 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap narrowing
51.3% 88th pct 46.1% 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.9%
  • First area, 2021: 51.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 33.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 46.1%

Religious affiliation

51.3% No religion ◂ +5.2 pts 46.1%
38.0% Christianity +2.6 pts ▸ 40.5%
9.0% Not stated +2.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.6% Other religions +0.2 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.4 pts 0.4%
0.5% Islam ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%
0.1% Hinduism +0.2 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +4.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
38.0% 14th pct 33.8% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 28.8%
  • First area, 2016: 33.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 26.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%
Bachelor+ in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
9.7% 10th pct 8.7% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.0%
  • First area, 2016: 7.7%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.7%
Schools in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +3 more in The Coorong
2 14th pct 5 64th pct
Schools/1k kids in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.56 more in The Coorong
3.10 70th pct 5.66 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +6 more in Murray Bridge Surrounds
12 31st pct 6 12th pct
Students in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +277 more in The Coorong
224 7th pct 501 17th pct
Avg size in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +12 larger in Murray Bridge Surrounds
112 10th pct 100 8th pct
ICSEA in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +50 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
974 30th pct 925 13th pct

Highest year of school

38.0% Year 12 ◂ +4.1 pts 33.8%
21.0% Year 10 ◂ +0.8 pts 20.2%
20.3% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 20.8%
13.1% Year 9 or below +0.9 pts ▸ 14.0%

Highest qualification level

44.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +7.4 pts 36.9%
12.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.2 pts 12.7%
12.6% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.1 pts 12.5%
4.3% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.3 pts 4.1%
2.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.0 pts 1.7%
2.3% Postgraduate degree +0.2 pts ▸ 2.5%

Field of qualification

18.5% Engineering & related ◂ +4.6 pts 13.9%
13.6% Management & commerce ◂ +2.9 pts 10.7%
12.3% Society & culture ◂ +2.4 pts 9.9%
7.1% Agriculture & environment +3.6 pts ▸ 10.7%
8.9% Health +0.1 pts ▸ 9.0%
6.7% Education +0.3 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.7% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.7 pts 5.0%
4.3% Architecture & building ◂ +0.5 pts 3.8%
1.5% Creative arts ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%
1.4% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.5 pts 1.0%
0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.1 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$38 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap narrowing
$642 18th pct $604 13th pct
  • First area, 2011: $481
  • First area, 2016: $587
  • First area, 2021: $642
  • Second area, 2011: $427
  • Second area, 2016: $501
  • Second area, 2021: $604
Household income in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$209 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
$1,294 21st pct $1,085 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: $969
  • First area, 2016: $1,223
  • First area, 2021: $1,294
  • Second area, 2011: $786
  • Second area, 2016: $931
  • Second area, 2021: $1,085
Family income in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$150 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap narrowing
$1,522 15th pct $1,372 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,126
  • First area, 2016: $1,384
  • First area, 2021: $1,522
  • Second area, 2011: $963
  • Second area, 2016: $1,165
  • Second area, 2021: $1,372
High earners in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
5.5% 17th pct 4.6% 12th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 1.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.6%
High-income homes in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
9.5% 11th pct 7.5% 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.8%
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 2.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.5%

Household income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +4.4 pts ▸ 37.7%
28.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.2 pts 22.8%
18.6% Under $650 +5.1 pts ▸ 23.7%
5.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +1.4 pts 3.6%
4.5% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 3.9%

Personal income distribution

46.5% Under $650 +0.2 pts ▸ 46.7%
32.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.1 pts 30.8%
11.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +3.0 pts 8.2%
1.6% $3,000 or more +0.4 pts ▸ 2.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.3 pts higher in The Coorong
31.4% 70th pct 33.7% 81st pct
Mental health in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.1 pts higher in The Coorong
9.4% 58th pct 9.5% 60th pct
Needs assistance in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.4 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
5.2% 46th pct 6.6% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.8% Arthritis +2.0 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.4% Mental health +0.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
8.4% Asthma +1.1 pts ▸ 9.5%
7.4% Other condition +1.3 pts ▸ 8.7%
5.8% Diabetes +0.3 pts ▸ 6.2%
4.6% Heart disease +1.1 pts ▸ 5.6%
3.4% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 3.6%
2.0% Lung condition +0.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.9% Stroke +0.4 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.5% Dementia +0.3 pts ▸ 0.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.7% None ◂ +6.5 pts 54.2%
21.3% One condition ◂ +0.2 pts 21.1%
6.7% Two conditions +1.1 pts ▸ 7.8%
3.3% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 4.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +4.4 pts higher in The Coorong gap narrowing
22.7% 89th pct 27.1% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.9%
  • First area, 2016: 27.3%
  • First area, 2021: 22.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 34.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 35.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.1%
Unpaid carers in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
14.3% 86th pct 12.7% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.5%
  • First area, 2016: 13.0%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.7%
Unpaid child care in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +5.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
27.2% 58th pct 22.2% 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.7%
  • First area, 2016: 29.2%
  • First area, 2021: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.2%
Defence service in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
3.7% 73rd pct 3.2% 61st pct
Housework 15h+ in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
27.2% 92nd pct 25.2% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.0%
  • First area, 2016: 27.6%
  • First area, 2021: 27.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 27.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +195 larger in The Coorong
117 36th pct 312 67th pct
Median age in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2 yrs older in The Coorong
26 yrs 64th pct 28 yrs 76th pct
Year 12 in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +12.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
37.8% 36th pct 25.2% 9th pct
Unemployment in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
12.5% 65th pct 10.6% 54th pct
Median income in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$105 higher in The Coorong
$377 2nd pct $482 15th pct
Household income in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$126 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
$1,174 14th pct $1,048 8th pct
Indigenous language in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.4 pts higher in The Coorong
18.8% 91st pct 20.2% 92nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.3 larger in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
2.5 43rd pct 2.2 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.6
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
One-parent in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.0 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
12.0% 39th pct 13.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.9%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.0%
Living alone in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +9.6 pts higher in The Coorong gap widening
24.2% 46th pct 33.8% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 21.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 29.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 33.8%

Family composition

53.2% Couples with children ◂ +6.6 pts 46.6%
33.8% Couples without children +5.2 pts ▸ 39.0%
12.0% One-parent families +1.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
1.2% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

39.8% 2 people ◂ +0.7 pts 39.1%
24.2% 1 person +9.6 pts ▸ 33.8%
13.5% 3 people ◂ +2.5 pts 10.9%
12.9% 4 people ◂ +3.7 pts 9.2%
6.6% 5 people ◂ +2.0 pts 4.6%
3.2% 6 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$10 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
$200 7th pct $190 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: $110
  • First area, 2016: $143
  • First area, 2021: $200
  • Second area, 2011: $110
  • Second area, 2016: $125
  • Second area, 2021: $190
Mortgage in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +$371 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
$1,250 13th pct $879 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,192
  • First area, 2016: $1,200
  • First area, 2021: $1,250
  • Second area, 2011: $877
  • Second area, 2016: $867
  • Second area, 2021: $879
People / bedroom in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.10 higher in Murray Bridge 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: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
Renting in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +9.4 pts higher in The Coorong gap widening
13.1% 10th pct 22.5% 36th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.9%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 24.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.5%
Owned outright in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.3 pts higher in The Coorong gap narrowing
41.9% 80th pct 43.3% 84th pct
  • First area, 2011: 39.3%
  • First area, 2016: 38.9%
  • First area, 2021: 41.9%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 43.3%
Separate houses in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong even gap narrowing
96.3% 88th pct 96.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 96.8%
  • First area, 2016: 95.9%
  • First area, 2021: 96.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 94.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 94.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 96.2%
3+ bedrooms in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
82.5% 61st pct 81.9% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 79.1%
  • First area, 2016: 81.6%
  • First area, 2021: 82.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 80.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 80.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 81.9%

How homes are owned or rented

41.9% Owned outright +1.3 pts ▸ 43.3%
39.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.6 pts 25.0%
13.1% Rented +9.4 pts ▸ 22.5%
3.3% Other tenure +4.0 pts ▸ 7.2%
2.4% Not stated ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%

Types of homes

96.3% Separate house ◂ +0.1 pts 96.2%
2.5% Other dwelling ◂ +1.9 pts 0.6%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Flat or apartment +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%

Bedrooms per home

49.6% 3 bedrooms +6.2 pts ▸ 55.8%
27.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 21.0%
10.9% 2 bedrooms +2.2 pts ▸ 13.1%
5.9% 5 or more ◂ +0.8 pts 5.1%
4.4% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.7 pts 2.6%
0.2% Studio / none even 0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

32.8% Under $200 +14.5 pts ▸ 47.3%
37.7% $200–$349 +4.1 pts ▸ 41.8%
6.0% $350–$549 ◂ +3.0 pts 3.0%
2.7% $550–$749 ◂ +1.9 pts 0.8%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

28.6% Under $1,000 +21.2 pts ▸ 49.8%
46.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +15.9 pts 30.3%
15.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +7.4 pts 7.7%
3.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.2 pts 3.6%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +3.6 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
1.2% 6th pct 4.8% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.4%
  • First area, 2016: 1.6%
  • First area, 2021: 1.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.8%
Work from home in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +3.4 pts higher in The Coorong gap narrowing
13.4% 46th pct 16.8% 57th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 15.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.8%
PT commute in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
0.8% 27th pct 0.3% 10th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.6%
  • First area, 2016: 0.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.3%
PT stops in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +14 more in The Coorong
19 29th pct 33 43rd pct
Stops/1k in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.94 more in The Coorong
5.09 61st pct 6.03 73rd pct
Departures/1k in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +28.8 more in Murray Bridge Surrounds
81.5 18th pct 52.6 16th pct
PT routes in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +4 more in Murray Bridge Surrounds
14 76th pct 10 62nd pct
Drive to city in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +65 longer in The Coorong
58 76th pct 123 93rd pct

How people get to work

62.5% Car (driver) ◂ +4.2 pts 58.3%
13.4% Worked at home +3.4 pts ▸ 16.8%
4.1% Walked +2.6 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.0% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.0 pts 3.1%
0.8% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.3%
0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.5% 2 vehicles ◂ +4.6 pts 34.9%
22.2% 1 vehicle +10.4 pts ▸ 32.6%
19.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +4.4 pts 15.2%
16.7% 4 or more ◂ +4.1 pts 12.6%
1.2% No vehicle +3.6 pts ▸ 4.8%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.7 pts higher in The Coorong gap widening
27.7% 10th pct 29.4% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.6%
  • First area, 2016: 27.4%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 29.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 27.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 29.4%
Recent arrivals in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +6.4 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
7.8% 33rd pct 14.2% 66th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 4.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 7.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap steady
4.6% 51st pct 4.1% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 5.2%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 4.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 4.1%
Participation in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +7.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds gap widening
61.5% 50th pct 53.6% 21st pct
  • First area, 2011: 63.7%
  • First area, 2016: 61.6%
  • First area, 2021: 61.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 57.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 54.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 53.6%
Full-time in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.0 pts higher in The Coorong gap steady
56.7% 32nd pct 57.7% 41st pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.5%
  • First area, 2016: 60.3%
  • First area, 2021: 56.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 61.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 60.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 57.7%

Industries people work in

20.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +16.4 pts ▸ 37.2%
11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.4 pts 9.8%
9.1% Construction ◂ +4.3 pts 4.8%
8.0% Retail trade ◂ +0.4 pts 7.6%
6.9% Manufacturing ◂ +2.1 pts 4.8%
6.4% Education & training +0.3 pts ▸ 6.7%
4.7% Accommodation & food +0.7 pts ▸ 5.3%
4.7% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.5 pts 3.2%
4.5% Transport & warehousing +0.2 pts ▸ 4.7%
3.6% Other services ◂ +0.9 pts 2.7%
3.5% Administrative & support ◂ +1.2 pts 2.2%
2.7% Professional & technical ◂ +1.3 pts 1.4%

Occupations people work in

22.8% Managers +7.3 pts ▸ 30.1%
14.9% Labourers +2.4 pts ▸ 17.3%
14.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.5 pts 9.8%
11.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.9 pts 8.4%
9.6% Community & personal service even 9.6%
9.5% Professionals ◂ +1.1 pts 8.4%
7.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.3 pts 7.5%
7.3% Sales workers ◂ +0.2 pts 7.1%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
3 29th pct 2 14th pct
IRSD decile in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
4 36th pct 2 14th pct
IER decile in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +3 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
6 57th pct 3 29th pct
IEO decile in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
3 29th pct 2 14th pct
IRSAD score in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +31 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
942 27th pct 911 15th pct
ERP in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1,645 higher in The Coorong
3,993 14th pct 5,638 24th pct
Growth in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +3.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
4.4% 48th pct 0.5% 14th pct
Businesses in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +297 higher in The Coorong
453 22nd pct 750 40th pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +60 higher in The Coorong
369 4th pct 429 7th pct
Max temp in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.7 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
22.8 41st pct 22.0 36th pct
Min temp in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0.5 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
10.3 27th pct 9.8 22nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.0 higher in The Coorong
0.5 1st pct 2.5 15th pct
Types ≤15 min in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +2.2 more in The Coorong
0.5 1st pct 2.8 17th pct
15-min city in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +31.5 pts higher in The Coorong
3.3% 2nd pct 34.9% 25th pct
Walk to shops in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +30.4 pts higher in The Coorong
3.3% 2nd pct 33.7% 24th pct
Walk to transit in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +17.7 pts higher in The Coorong
11.2% 8th pct 28.9% 17th pct
Walk to school in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +20.8 pts higher in The Coorong
8.2% 4th pct 29.0% 16th pct
Walk to a park in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +36.2 pts higher in The Coorong
16.5% 2nd pct 52.7% 15th pct
Walk to health in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +25.6 pts higher in The Coorong
0.0% 0th pct 25.6% 29th pct
Amenities/1k in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +23.3 more in The Coorong
26.0 83rd pct 49.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +0 higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
1 7th pct 0 2nd pct
Mean slope in Murray Bridge Surroundsin The Coorong +1.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge Surrounds
5.1% 47th pct 3.6% 19th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murray Bridge Surrounds vs The Coorong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sa2/407031166/murray-bridge-surrounds/vs/407031169/the-coorong