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Mobilong vs Murray Bridge

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.5 km apart · Mobilong profile · Murray Bridge profile

Mobilong Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge and Mobilong are neighbouring areas in South Australia with very different scales and layouts. Murray Bridge is a larger hub where the typical weekly household income is $1,005, while in the sparsely populated Mobilong, it is far higher at $1,874. Murray Bridge is also much more accessible, with a walkability score of 5.0 (somewhat walkable) and 64.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. In contrast, Mobilong is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, health services or schools.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining closely aligned in their distance to the city and the performance of their local schools. They share similar terrain and the same general school advantage scores. While Murray Bridge is a larger centre with 15,043 people, Mobilong is almost entirely non-residential with only 7 residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +15,036 larger in Murray Bridge gap steady
7 5th pct 15,043 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3
  • First area, 2021: 7
  • Second area, 2011: 13,892
  • Second area, 2016: 14,560
  • Second area, 2021: 15,043
Median age in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +5 yrs older in Mobilong gap narrowing
47 yrs 57th pct 42 yrs 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 47 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 42 yrs
6.5% 80th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 5.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 6.5%
23.3% 69th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.3%
16.9% 48th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.9%
12.0% 49th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 12.0%

Age structure

71.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +47.6 pts 23.8%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
0.0% Children (0–14) +16.9 pts ▸ 16.9%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

100.0% Married ◂ +60.2 pts 39.8%
0.0% Never married +36.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
0.0% Divorced +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Widowed +7.6 pts ▸ 7.6%
0.0% Separated +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

14.9% 64th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 13.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 17.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.9%

Country of birth

100.0% Australia ◂ +21.5 pts 78.5%
0.0% Philippines +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%
0.0% England +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% China +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% New Zealand +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Vietnam +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% India +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Italy +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% South Africa +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Nepal +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Ancestry

57.1% German ◂ +45.3 pts 11.9%
0.0% English +38.8 pts ▸ 38.8%
0.0% Australian +36.5 pts ▸ 36.5%
0.0% Scottish +7.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Irish +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Filipino +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Italian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Chinese +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Indian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Language

10.2% 76th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 13.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.2%
Limited English in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
2.0% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2016: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0%

Language used at home

100.0% English only ◂ +19.3 pts 80.7%
0.0% Mandarin +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Tagalog +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Italian +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Punjabi +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Arabic +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Cantonese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Hindi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Religion

47.0% 71st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 27.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.0%

Religious affiliation

57.1% Christianity ◂ +18.4 pts 38.7%
0.0% No religion +47.0 pts ▸ 47.0%
0.0% Not stated +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%
0.0% Islam +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Buddhism +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Hinduism +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Judaism +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Education & Qualifications

34.8% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 26.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.8%
7.8% 21st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 5.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.8%
Schools/1k kids in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
3.15 44th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +2 more in Murray Bridge
6 74th pct 8 77th pct
Avg size in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +5 larger in Mobilong
444 65th pct 438 64th pct
ICSEA in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +15 higher in Murray Bridge
924 15th pct 939 22nd pct

Highest year of school

0.0% Year 12 +34.8 pts ▸ 34.8%
0.0% Year 10 +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
0.0% Year 11 +17.4 pts ▸ 17.4%
0.0% Year 9 or below +16.6 pts ▸ 16.6%

Highest qualification level

100.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +57.4 pts 42.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%

Field of qualification

0.0% Society & culture +15.7 pts ▸ 15.7%
0.0% Engineering & related +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Health +9.2 pts ▸ 9.2%
0.0% Education +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +6.6 pts ▸ 6.6%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Creative arts +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Information technology +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +$551 higher in Mobilong gap widening
$1,125 88th pct $574 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $224
  • First area, 2021: $1,125
  • Second area, 2011: $430
  • Second area, 2016: $497
  • Second area, 2021: $574
Household income in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +$869 higher in Mobilong
$1,874 69th pct $1,005 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2011: $765
  • Second area, 2016: $879
  • Second area, 2021: $1,005
Family income in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +$563 higher in Mobilong
$1,874 49th pct $1,311 15th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,874
  • Second area, 2011: $949
  • Second area, 2016: $1,121
  • Second area, 2021: $1,311
2.7% 23rd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 1.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7%
High-income homes in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
5.5% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 3.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 5.5%

Personal income distribution

0.0% Under $650 +49.4 pts ▸ 49.4%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.8 pts ▸ 31.8%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
36.1% 81st pct
12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
10.0% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 6.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 7.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 10.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

71.4% Other condition ◂ +61.8 pts 9.6%
0.0% Arthritis +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Mental health +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Asthma +10.5 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Diabetes +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%
0.0% Heart disease +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Cancer +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Lung condition +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%
0.0% Stroke +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Dementia +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

85.7% One condition ◂ +64.3 pts 21.4%
42.9% None +9.5 pts ▸ 52.3%
0.0% Two conditions +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% Three or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%

Community Participation

15.4% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 19.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 15.4%
13.2% 55th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.2%
Unpaid child care in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
22.4% 36th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 24.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.4%
Defence service in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
3.0% 56th pct
20.0% 26th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 23.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +983 larger in Murray Bridge
0 0th pct 983 88th pct
24 yrs 43rd pct
28.8% 24th pct
15.8% 74th pct
$476 29th pct
Household income in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
$1,058 21st pct
Indigenous language in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
10.9% 78th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +0.3 larger in Mobilong
2.5 50th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2021: 2.5
  • Second area, 2011: 2.3
  • Second area, 2016: 2.3
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
22.1% 89th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 20.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 22.1%
34.9% 84th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 32.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 34.9%

Family composition

57.1% Couples with children ◂ +11.6 pts 45.6%
0.0% Couples without children +31.1 pts ▸ 31.1%
0.0% One-parent families +22.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% Other families +1.4 pts ▸ 1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

$240 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: $180
  • Second area, 2016: $220
  • Second area, 2021: $240
Mortgage in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +$202 higher in Mobilong
$1,285 28th pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2021: $1,285
  • Second area, 2011: $1,192
  • Second area, 2016: $1,127
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +0.30 higher in Mobilong
1.00 89th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2021: 1.00
  • Second area, 2011: 1.10
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
39.8% 88th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 40.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 41.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 39.8%
28.3% 20th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.3%
Separate houses in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
85.0% 25th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 82.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 83.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 85.0%
78.1% 46th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 75.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 78.1%

Transport & Vehicles

8.9% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 11.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 8.9%
3.7% 8th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 1.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 2.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 3.7%
0.2% 61st pct
  • Second area, 2011: 0.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.2%
PT stops in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +41 more in Murray Bridge
0 0th pct 41 87th pct
Stops/1k in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +2.73 more in Murray Bridge
0.00 0th pct 2.73 68th pct
Departures/1k in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +72.7 more in Murray Bridge
0.0 0th pct 72.7 65th pct
PT routes in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +30 more in Murray Bridge
0 0th pct 30 87th pct
Stop walk in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +13 longer in Mobilong
21 60th pct 8 43rd pct
Drive to city in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +6 longer in Mobilong
55 41st pct 49 38th pct

How people get to work

0.0% Car (driver) +70.9 pts ▸ 70.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Worked at home +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Walked +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Bicycle +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%
0.0% Bus +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

38.7% 75th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 41.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 42.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 38.7%
Recent arrivals in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
16.6% 82nd pct
  • Second area, 2011: 29.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 30.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 16.6%

Jobs & Industry

7.7% 86th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 10.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 7.7%
47.6% 17th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 49.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 47.6%
55.6% 37th pct
  • Second area, 2011: 59.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 58.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 55.6%

Industries people work in

0.0% Health care & social assistance +15.6 pts ▸ 15.6%
0.0% Manufacturing +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Retail trade +12.0 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Construction +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Education & training +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Administrative & support +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Other services +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Wholesale trade +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Labourers +24.2 pts ▸ 24.2%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% Technicians & trades +12.7 pts ▸ 12.7%
0.0% Sales workers +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Professionals +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Managers +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%

Crime & Safety

9,619 86th pct
2,845 88th pct
7 0th pct
957 79th pct
3,045 80th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
160 45th pct
Property damage/100k in Mobilongin Murray Bridge
1,954 86th pct
-3.0% 54th pct

Walkability

Walk score in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +4.6 higher in Murray Bridge
0.3 48th pct 5.0 83rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +5.1 more in Murray Bridge
0.2 43rd pct 5.3 84th pct
15-min city in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +59.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 59.6% 82nd pct
Walk to shops in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +64.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 64.5% 83rd pct
Walk to transit in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +79.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge
4.0% 58th pct 83.0% 82nd pct
Walk to school in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +69.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 69.5% 82nd pct
Walk to a park in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +76.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge
12.0% 48th pct 88.6% 79th pct
Walk to health in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +52.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge
0.0% 0th pct 52.1% 85th pct
Amenities/1k in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +9.2 more in Murray Bridge
0.0 0th pct 9.2 39th pct
Intersections/km² in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +41 higher in Murray Bridge
6 69th pct 47 78th pct
Mean slope in Mobilongin Murray Bridge +0.4 pts higher in Mobilong
3.9% 28th pct 3.5% 21st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Mobilong vs Murray Bridge [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40896/mobilong/vs/SAL40987/murray-bridge