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Murray Bridge North vs Rocky Gully

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.3 km apart · Murray Bridge North profile · Rocky Gully profile

Murray Bridge North Rocky Gully

Murray Bridge North and Rocky Gully (SA) are two sparsely populated neighbouring areas in South Australia. Murray Bridge North is an older community where 23.2% of people are aged 65 or over and 38.7% live with a long-term health condition. In contrast, Rocky Gully (SA) has a younger feel, with a much higher share of people caring for children unpaid (32.0%) and a higher proportion of full-time employment (69.7%). Housing also differs, as Murray Bridge North has far more homes with three or more bedrooms (88.2%) and a lower typical weekly rent of $165, compared to $275 in Rocky Gully (SA).

Everyday life shares many similarities in both places, as they both consist entirely of separate houses and have the same number of nearby schools. Both areas also have an almost identical proportion of children under 15 and an equal number of First Nations people. While Murray Bridge North has far more public transport options, Rocky Gully (SA) has more people working or looking for work and higher typical weekly family incomes, which are $1,875 compared to $1,325 in Murray Bridge North.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 22.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge North Limited English: 3.5 pts higher in Rocky Gully Needs assistance: 9.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge North Full-time: 18.9 pts higher in Rocky Gully Unemployment: 4.8 pts higher in Murray Bridge North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +29 larger in Murray Bridge North gap widening
142 47th pct 113 44th pct
Median age in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +5 yrs older in Murray Bridge North gap widening
49 yrs 67th pct 44 yrs 46th pct
First Nations in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.7 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
2.8% 59th pct 3.5% 64th pct
Aged 65+ in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +14.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
23.2% 69th pct 8.8% 13th pct
Under 15 in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
13.4% 27th pct 13.3% 27th pct
De facto in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
11.1% 41st pct 10.5% 36th pct

Age structure

9.9% Young adults (25–44) +28.2 pts ▸ 38.1%
27.5% Older adults (45–64) +7.0 pts ▸ 34.5%
23.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.4 pts 8.8%
13.4% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.1 pts 13.3%
13.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.0 pts 12.4%

Marital status

51.2% Married ◂ +0.2 pts 51.0%
31.7% Never married ◂ +2.7 pts 29.0%
4.9% Divorced +12.1 pts ▸ 17.0%
2.4% Separated +3.6 pts ▸ 6.0%
4.1% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Murray Bridge North Rocky Gully

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +2.1 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
9.2% 39th pct 7.1% 29th pct

Country of birth

85.9% Australia ◂ +7.2 pts 78.8%
0.0% Vietnam +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
2.1% Italy ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.9% Australian ◂ +11.6 pts 36.3%
45.1% English ◂ +17.6 pts 27.4%
14.1% German +1.8 pts ▸ 15.9%
5.6% Scottish +5.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.6% Italian +3.2 pts ▸ 8.8%
5.6% Irish +2.3 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Vietnamese +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Indian +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +1.7 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
7.0% 70th pct 5.3% 62nd pct
Limited English in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +3.5 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 89th pct

Language used at home

92.3% English only ◂ +10.0 pts 82.3%
7.7% Italian ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Punjabi +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +7.3 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
45.8% 67th pct 53.1% 86th pct

Religious affiliation

45.8% No religion +7.3 pts ▸ 53.1%
51.4% Christianity ◂ +25.7 pts 25.7%
2.8% Not stated +8.7 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Buddhism +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Islam +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Other religions +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +4.6 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
39.3% 35th pct 43.9% 47th pct
Bachelor+ in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +4.1 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
4.9% 12th pct 9.0% 26th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
4 71st pct 4 71st pct
Avg size in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
299 48th pct 299 48th pct
ICSEA in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
938 22nd pct 938 22nd pct

Highest year of school

39.3% Year 12 +4.6 pts ▸ 43.9%
25.9% Year 9 or below ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
19.6% Year 10 ◂ +3.3 pts 16.3%
13.4% Year 11 +5.0 pts ▸ 18.4%

Highest qualification level

46.7% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.2 pts 45.5%
10.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.5 pts 5.5%
10.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +4.5 pts 5.5%
5.0% Certificate I / II +2.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%

Field of qualification

15.0% Engineering & related +14.1 pts ▸ 29.1%
15.0% Management & commerce +5.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
16.7% Society & culture ◂ +11.2 pts 5.5%
13.3% Health ◂ +4.2 pts 9.1%
0.0% Education +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
5.0% Agriculture & environment +4.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
8.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.1 pts 7.3%
0.0% Architecture & building +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
5.0% Information technology ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$212 higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
$557 19th pct $769 53rd pct
Household income in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$209 higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
$1,166 23rd pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$550 higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
$1,325 16th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.9 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
4.1% 27th pct 5.0% 31st pct
High-income homes in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +7.3 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.3% 22nd pct

Household income distribution

60.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +41.3 pts 19.5%
27.5% $1,500–$2,999 +4.3 pts ▸ 31.7%
17.6% Under $650 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.3 pts ▸ 7.3%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

49.6% Under $650 ◂ +9.6 pts 40.0%
35.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +4.8 pts 31.0%
13.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 13.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +18.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge North
38.7% 88th pct 20.4% 14th pct
Mental health in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +7.7 pts higher in Murray Bridge North
11.3% 78th pct 3.5% 19th pct
Needs assistance in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +9.9 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap widening
9.9% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.4% Other condition ◂ +6.3 pts 7.1%
11.3% Diabetes ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
11.3% Mental health ◂ +7.7 pts 3.5%
9.9% Asthma ◂ +3.7 pts 6.2%
9.2% Arthritis ◂ +2.1 pts 7.1%
4.2% Cancer ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dementia ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% Heart disease ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.3% None +12.7 pts ▸ 69.0%
28.2% One condition ◂ +7.8 pts 20.4%
4.2% Two conditions ◂ +0.7 pts 3.5%
3.5% Three or more even 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +1.0 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
13.0% 25th pct 12.0% 20th pct
Unpaid carers in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +2.6 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
14.6% 70th pct 12.0% 42nd pct
Unpaid child care in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +14.9 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
17.1% 17th pct 32.0% 81st pct
Defence service in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.5 pts higher in Rocky Gully
2.5% 48th pct 3.0% 56th pct
Housework 15h+ in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +4.4 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
23.6% 46th pct 28.0% 71st pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
4 46th pct 4 46th pct
Median age in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +44 yrs older in Murray Bridge North
58 yrs 93rd pct 14 yrs 10th pct
Median income in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$376 higher in Rocky Gully
$999 79th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$1,250 higher in Rocky Gully
$999 18th pct $2,249 71st pct

Family & Households

Household size in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.3 larger in Murray Bridge North gap widening
2.6 57th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even gap narrowing
11.3% 53rd pct 11.3% 53rd pct
Living alone in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +6.3 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
15.7% 21st pct 22.0% 44th pct

Family composition

53.0% Couples with children ◂ +5.2 pts 47.9%
34.8% Couples without children +4.7 pts ▸ 39.4%
11.3% One-parent families even 11.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

39.2% 2 people +2.2 pts ▸ 41.5%
15.7% 1 person +6.3 pts ▸ 22.0%
17.6% 3 people ◂ +7.9 pts 9.8%
9.8% 5 people ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% 4 people +1.4 pts ▸ 7.3%
5.9% 6 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$110 higher in Rocky Gully
$165 17th pct $275 48th pct
Mortgage in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +$130 higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
$1,192 23rd pct $1,322 30th pct
People / bedroom in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +3.9 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
5.9% 13th pct 9.8% 26th pct
Owned outright in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +1.2 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap narrowing
45.1% 62nd pct 43.9% 58th pct
Separate houses in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +22.4 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap widening
88.2% 74th pct 65.9% 21st pct

How homes are owned or rented

47.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +3.2 pts 43.9%
45.1% Owned outright ◂ +1.2 pts 43.9%
9.8% Not stated ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Rented +3.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 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

56.9% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.0 pts 43.9%
25.5% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.5 pts 22.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.9% 2 bedrooms +3.9 pts ▸ 9.8%
5.9% 5 or more ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +22.2 pts 27.8%
0.0% Under $1,000 +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
12.5% $1,800–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 16.7%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +5.3 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap steady
9.8% 26th pct 4.5% 10th pct
PT commute in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +1 more in Murray Bridge North
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +7.04 more in Murray Bridge North
7.04 86th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +70.4 more in Murray Bridge North
70.4 65th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +2 more in Murray Bridge North
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +20 longer in Rocky Gully
23 61st pct 43 75th pct
Drive to city in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +3 longer in Rocky Gully
52 39th pct 55 41st pct

How people get to work

63.9% Car (driver) +5.8 pts ▸ 69.7%
6.6% Car (passenger) +5.6 pts ▸ 12.1%
9.8% Worked at home ◂ +5.3 pts 4.5%
8.2% Walked ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

52.9% 2 vehicles ◂ +33.4 pts 19.5%
27.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.1 pts 24.4%
21.6% 4 or more +5.3 pts ▸ 26.8%
17.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.0 pts 14.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +5.0 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap narrowing
21.2% 18th pct 26.1% 32nd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +4.8 pts higher in Murray Bridge North gap steady
4.8% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +12.6 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
50.4% 22nd pct 63.0% 58th pct
Full-time in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +18.9 pts higher in Rocky Gully gap widening
50.8% 18th pct 69.7% 88th pct

Industries people work in

6.6% Health care & social assistance +8.6 pts ▸ 15.2%
14.8% Manufacturing ◂ +1.1 pts 13.6%
13.1% Construction ◂ +13.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +7.2 pts ▸ 12.1%
11.5% Retail trade ◂ +6.9 pts 4.5%
11.5% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.9 pts 4.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%
9.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.8 pts 6.1%
9.8% Other services ◂ +5.3 pts 4.5%
6.6% Wholesale trade +1.0 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.6% Education & training +1.0 pts ▸ 7.6%
6.6% Arts & recreation ◂ +2.0 pts 4.5%

Occupations people work in

24.6% Managers ◂ +4.9 pts 19.7%
11.5% Labourers +8.2 pts ▸ 19.7%
6.6% Technicians & trades +11.6 pts ▸ 18.2%
14.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +7.2 pts 7.6%
0.0% Community & personal service +13.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
11.5% Sales workers ◂ +3.9 pts 7.6%
9.8% Professionals ◂ +2.3 pts 7.6%
8.2% Machinery operators & drivers +0.9 pts ▸ 9.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.6 higher in Rocky Gully
0.3 47th pct 1.0 59th pct
Types ≤15 min in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.7 more in Rocky Gully
0.2 44th pct 0.8 58th pct
15-min city in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +14.1 pts higher in Rocky Gully
5.0% 59th pct 19.1% 63rd pct
Walk to school in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +43.1 pts higher in Rocky Gully
5.0% 44th pct 48.1% 63rd pct
Walk to health in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +39.0 more in Rocky Gully
14.1 51st pct 53.1 83rd pct
Intersections/km² in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +5 higher in Rocky Gully
1 49th pct 6 70th pct
Mean slope in Murray Bridge Northin Rocky Gully +0.8 pts higher in Rocky Gully
3.3% 17th pct 4.0% 29th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murray Bridge North vs Rocky Gully [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40989/murray-bridge-north/vs/SAL41269/rocky-gully