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Murray Bridge East vs Riverglen

Name: Murray Bridge East vs Riverglen — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 6.3 km apart · Murray Bridge East profile · Riverglen profile

Murray Bridge East Riverglen

Murray Bridge East and Riverglen are neighbouring areas in South Australia, though they differ greatly in scale and character. Murray Bridge East is a more developed hub where residents are far older, with a typical age of 47 compared to just 32 in Riverglen. This difference is reflected in the local housing market, where typical weekly rents are far higher in Murray Bridge East at $250, while Riverglen's are only $125. Living in Murray Bridge East also provides far more convenience; for example, nearly half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, whereas Riverglen has no such access.

Both areas share a very similar typical weekly personal income of around $680 and similar household sizes. They are also both car-dependent, though Murray Bridge East has a slightly higher walkability score of 2.0 compared to 0.0 in Riverglen. While Riverglen is sparsely populated with only 19 residents, Murray Bridge East is larger and more connected, with a far larger number of public transport stops and schools.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 15 yrs older in Murray Bridge East Population: 1,177 larger in Murray Bridge East Rent: $125 higher in Murray Bridge East Household income: $248 higher in Riverglen People / bedroom: 0.10 higher in Murray Bridge East

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +1,177 larger in Murray Bridge East gap steady

1,196 74th pct 19 14th pct

Median age in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +15 yrs older in Murray Bridge East gap widening

47 yrs 57th pct 32 yrs 9th pct

Age structure

21.0% Young adults (25–44) +21.1 pts ▸ 42.1%

30.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%

22.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.2 pts 21.1%

14.4% Children (0–14) +6.7 pts ▸ 21.1%

12.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

30.4% Never married +39.6 pts ▸ 70.0%

54.1% Married ◂ +4.1 pts 50.0%

8.1% Divorced ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

3.9% Separated ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Murray Bridge East Riverglen

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

88.6% Australia +11.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

2.6% England ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

0.8% New Zealand ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.8% English ◂ +31.0 pts 15.8%

39.5% Australian ◂ +7.9 pts 31.6%

15.6% German +21.3 pts ▸ 36.8%

9.2% Scottish ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%

5.2% Irish ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% Italian ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

2.3% Dutch ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

1.4% Filipino ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.5% Greek ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.0% Chinese even 0.0%

0.0% Indian even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

92.1% English only +7.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.6% Italian ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

47.4% No religion even 47.4%

45.6% Christianity ◂ +14.0 pts 31.6%

6.7% Not stated ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

0.6% Other religions ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.3% Buddhism ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools ≤3 km in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +5 more in Murray Bridge East

8 77th pct 3 67th pct

Avg size in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +252 larger in Riverglen

438 64th pct 691 90th pct

ICSEA in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +7 higher in Riverglen

939 22nd pct 946 25th pct

Highest year of school

21.3% Year 11 +37.0 pts ▸ 58.3%

40.8% Year 12 +0.9 pts ▸ 41.7%

19.1% Year 10 ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%

13.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

17.6% Advanced diploma / diploma +57.4 pts ▸ 75.0%

45.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +45.9 pts 0.0%

12.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

4.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

3.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.6% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.0% Engineering & related ◂ +19.0 pts 0.0%

16.1% Management & commerce ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%

13.2% Society & culture ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

9.0% Health ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

8.8% Education ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

5.3% Architecture & building ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

3.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

2.6% Creative arts ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

2.2% Information technology ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +$14 higher in Murray Bridge East gap narrowing

$689 39th pct $675 36th pct

Household income in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +$248 higher in Riverglen gap widening

$1,439 43rd pct $1,687 59th pct

Family income in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +$227 higher in Riverglen gap widening

$1,648 35th pct $1,875 49th pct

Household income distribution

34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%

32.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%

14.3% Under $650 ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

8.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

4.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.2% Under $650 ◂ +5.2 pts 40.0%

1.9% $3,000 or more +38.1 pts ▸ 40.0%

35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%

11.6% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.4% Arthritis ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%

8.8% Mental health ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

8.7% Other condition ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

8.6% Asthma ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

5.8% Diabetes ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

4.9% Heart disease ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

3.8% Cancer ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.2% Lung condition ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.0% None ◂ +7.4 pts 52.6%

22.6% One condition ◂ +1.5 pts 21.1%

6.4% Two conditions ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

3.8% Three or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +43 larger in Murray Bridge East

43 75th pct 0 0th pct

Median age in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

23 yrs 38th pct —

Median income in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

$1,031 80th pct —

Household income in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

$2,250 71st pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +0.1 larger in Riverglen gap steady

2.4 43rd pct 2.5 50th pct

Family composition

53.5% Couples with children ◂ +3.5 pts 50.0%

34.0% Couples without children ◂ +5.4 pts 28.6%

12.2% One-parent families ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Other families ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

40.3% 2 people ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%

22.7% 1 person ◂ +22.7 pts 0.0%

15.8% 3 people ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%

15.1% 4 people ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

4.2% 5 people ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +$125 higher in Murray Bridge East

$250 40th pct $125 10th pct

Mortgage in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

$1,300 29th pct —

People / bedroom in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +0.10 higher in Murray Bridge East

0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +44.1 pts 0.0%

43.7% Owned outright ◂ +43.7 pts 0.0%

10.0% Rented ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%

1.1% Not stated ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

99.6% Separate house +0.4 pts ▸ 100.0%

0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +52.1 pts 0.0%

32.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +32.3 pts 0.0%

9.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

4.7% 5 or more ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

1.1% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +1 more in Murray Bridge East

1 64th pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +0.84 more in Murray Bridge East

0.84 61st pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +8.4 more in Murray Bridge East

8.4 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +1 more in Murray Bridge East

1 71st pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +24 longer in Riverglen

22 60th pct 46 77th pct

Drive to city in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +4 longer in Riverglen

53 40th pct 57 42nd pct

How people get to work

70.9% Car (driver) ◂ +26.4 pts 44.4%

8.6% Worked at home +46.9 pts ▸ 55.6%

6.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

1.2% Walked ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.7% Bus ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +39.9 pts 0.0%

20.0% 1 vehicle +10.0 pts ▸ 30.0%

21.4% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%

16.7% 4 or more ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

1.8% No vehicle ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

6.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +37.7 pts ▸ 44.4%

14.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +14.2 pts 0.0%

10.9% Retail trade ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%

10.6% Construction ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

8.4% Manufacturing ◂ +8.4 pts 0.0%

7.9% Education & training ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

5.8% Other services ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%

5.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

4.0% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%

3.5% Professional & technical ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

2.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.5% Finance & insurance ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.9% Managers +30.5 pts ▸ 44.4%

18.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%

13.6% Community & personal service ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%

13.4% Professionals ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

12.9% Labourers ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%

12.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

8.6% Sales workers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

7.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

3,763 55th pct —

Assault/100k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

502 35th pct —

Burglary/100k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

585 58th pct —

Theft/100k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

1,923 71st pct —

Vehicle theft/100k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

251 65th pct —

Property damage/100k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

502 34th pct —

5-yr change in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen

-8.2% 48th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +2.0 higher in Murray Bridge East

2.0 66th pct 0.0 20th pct

Types ≤15 min in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +1.7 more in Murray Bridge East

1.7 63rd pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +1.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

1.6% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +49.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

49.6% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +24.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

24.6% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +0.5 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

0.5% 57th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +53.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

53.9% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +2.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

2.6% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +5.9 more in Murray Bridge East

5.9 31st pct 0.0 0th pct

Intersections/km² in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +9 higher in Murray Bridge East

9 72nd pct 0 24th pct

Mean slope in Murray Bridge East in Riverglen +1.8 pts higher in Murray Bridge East

5.2% 44th pct 3.4% 19th pct

Compare Murray Bridge East with nearby areas

Riverglades Avoca Dell Long Flat Toora Mobilong Swanport Murray Bridge Northern Heights

Compare Riverglen with nearby areas

Swanport White Sands Murray Bridge South Monteith Long Flat Murray Bridge Murray Bridge East Riverglades

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murray Bridge East vs Riverglen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40988/murray-bridge-east/vs/SAL41262/riverglen