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Murray Bridge South vs Riverglen

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 2.6 km apart · Murray Bridge South profile · Riverglen profile

Murray Bridge South Riverglen

Murray Bridge South and Riverglen are neighbouring areas in South Australia. Murray Bridge South is more populated, with residents who are far older on average, at a typical age of 41 compared to 32 in Riverglen. There are also notable differences in housing and cost; typical weekly rent is far higher in Murray Bridge South at $225, while Riverglen is $125. Additionally, Murray Bridge South has 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, while Riverglen has none.

Both areas are very similar in that they are car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, or shops. This lack of walkability is consistent across both places, which also share a similar terrain slope. In Murray Bridge South, the number of people per bedroom is about the same as the national figure, reflecting a common residential pattern seen across Australia.

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Where they differ most

Population: 170 larger in Murray Bridge South Median age: 9 yrs older in Murray Bridge South Rent: $100 higher in Murray Bridge South People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Murray Bridge South Household size: 0.4 larger in Murray Bridge South

Demographics & Identity

Population in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +170 larger in Murray Bridge South gap steady
189 52nd pct 19 14th pct
Median age in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +9 yrs older in Murray Bridge South gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 32 yrs 9th pct
First Nations in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
7.4% 83rd pct —
Aged 65+ in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
10.1% 16th pct —
Under 15 in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
21.2% 76th pct —
De facto in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
5.8% 13th pct —

Age structure

22.8% Young adults (25–44) +19.4 pts ▸ 42.1%
34.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +34.4 pts 0.0%
21.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.1 pts 21.1%
10.1% Seniors (65+) +11.0 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.4% Youth (15–24) ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%

Marital status

23.3% Never married +46.7 pts ▸ 70.0%
58.9% Married ◂ +8.9 pts 50.0%
8.9% Divorced ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% Widowed ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Murray Bridge South Riverglen

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
5.8% 24th pct —

Country of birth

84.1% Australia +15.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
4.8% England ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
2.6% South Africa ◂ +2.6 pts 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% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

50.3% English ◂ +34.5 pts 15.8%
37.6% Australian ◂ +6.0 pts 31.6%
24.3% German +12.5 pts ▸ 36.8%
5.8% Scottish ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
1.6% Irish ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.6% Italian ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

93.7% English only +6.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
50.8% 81st pct —

Religious affiliation

50.8% No religion ◂ +3.4 pts 47.4%
41.3% Christianity ◂ +9.7 pts 31.6%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
39.4% 35th pct —
Bachelor+ in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
10.3% 31st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +2 more in Murray Bridge South
5 73rd pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +176 larger in Riverglen
515 74th pct 691 90th pct
ICSEA in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +7 higher in Riverglen
939 22nd pct 946 25th pct

Highest year of school

23.4% Year 11 +35.0 pts ▸ 58.3%
39.4% Year 12 +2.3 pts ▸ 41.7%
17.5% Year 10 ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

8.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +66.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
46.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +46.3 pts 0.0%
13.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
12.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
4.9% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.5% Engineering & related ◂ +19.5 pts 0.0%
17.1% Health ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
14.6% Society & culture ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
6.1% Management & commerce ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Education ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +$110 higher in Murray Bridge South gap narrowing
$785 57th pct $675 36th pct
Household income in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +$262 higher in Murray Bridge South gap narrowing
$1,949 73rd pct $1,687 59th pct
Family income in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +$275 higher in Murray Bridge South gap narrowing
$2,150 66th pct $1,875 49th pct
High earners in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
11.6% 68th pct —
High-income homes in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
12.7% 39th pct —

Household income distribution

46.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +46.0 pts 0.0%
20.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
12.7% Under $650 ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
7.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
4.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

39.7% Under $650 +0.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
2.7% $3,000 or more +37.3 pts ▸ 40.0%
34.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
15.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
31.7% 64th pct —
Mental health in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
6.9% 38th pct —
Needs assistance in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
6.9% 73rd pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

9.0% Arthritis ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.4% Asthma ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
6.9% Mental health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% Other condition ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
4.8% Heart disease ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Stroke ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% Lung condition ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

58.2% None ◂ +5.6 pts 52.6%
20.6% One condition +0.4 pts ▸ 21.1%
7.4% Two conditions ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
1.6% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
16.4% 42nd pct —
Unpaid carers in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
15.8% 77th pct —
Unpaid child care in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
30.8% 76th pct —
Defence service in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
2.8% 52nd pct —
Housework 15h+ in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
26.7% 64th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +14 larger in Murray Bridge South
14 63rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
27 yrs 54th pct —
Median income in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
$849 69th pct —
Household income in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
$1,124 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +0.4 larger in Murray Bridge South gap narrowing
2.9 81st pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
4.8% 22nd pct —
Living alone in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
23.8% 50th pct —

Family composition

65.9% Couples with children ◂ +15.9 pts 50.0%
30.5% Couples without children ◂ +2.0 pts 28.6%
4.8% One-parent families ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.1% 2 people ◂ +38.1 pts 0.0%
23.8% 1 person ◂ +23.8 pts 0.0%
20.6% 3 people ◂ +20.6 pts 0.0%
17.5% 4 people ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
9.5% 6 or more ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +$100 higher in Murray Bridge South
$225 32nd pct $125 10th pct
Mortgage in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
$1,645 51st pct —
People / bedroom in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +0.20 higher in Murray Bridge South
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
7.9% 20th pct —
Owned outright in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
36.5% 37th pct —
Separate houses in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
100.0% 100th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

50.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +50.8 pts 0.0%
36.5% Owned outright ◂ +36.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Rented ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
6.3% Other tenure ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated 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

47.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +47.6 pts 0.0%
39.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +39.7 pts 0.0%
12.7% 5 or more ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
8.3% 86th pct —
Work from home in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
17.2% 52nd pct —
PT commute in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +6 longer in Riverglen
40 74th pct 46 77th pct
Drive to city in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +7 longer in Riverglen
50 38th pct 57 42nd pct

How people get to work

63.2% Car (driver) ◂ +18.8 pts 44.4%
17.2% Worked at home +38.3 pts ▸ 55.6%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
33.3% 4 or more ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
16.7% 1 vehicle +13.3 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% No vehicle ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
21.8% 20th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
63.0% 59th pct —
Full-time in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen
60.9% 64th pct —

Industries people work in

3.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +41.0 pts ▸ 44.4%
17.2% Construction ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
17.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
10.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.2% Retail trade ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.0% Arts & recreation ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Manufacturing ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Rental & real estate ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
4.6% Education & training ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

17.2% Managers +27.2 pts ▸ 44.4%
16.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
14.9% Community & personal service ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
11.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Sales workers ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Professionals ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
5.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
4.6% Labourers ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +0.1 higher in Murray Bridge South
0.1 38th pct 0.0 20th pct
Types ≤15 min in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +0 higher in Murray Bridge South
1 43rd pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in Murray Bridge Southin Riverglen +0.3 pts higher in Murray Bridge South
3.7% 24th pct 3.4% 19th pct

Compare Murray Bridge South with nearby areas

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Compare Riverglen with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Murray Bridge South vs Riverglen [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40990/murray-bridge-south/vs/SAL41262/riverglen