Murray Bridge North

The area is far older than most, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots primarily list Australian, English, and German ancestry.

English is the main language for 92.3% of residents. While 7% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

About 45.8% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. The remaining population is mostly Christian.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Income is well below the national average, and no households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $557, which is much lower than in most areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Additionally, 9.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 13%. While 14.6% of people provide unpaid care—slightly above the national figure—far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 58, far older than the state and national typical age of 24.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 53% of households are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 45.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 5.9%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households have two or more cars.

The community is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 50.4%. Common industries for those employed include manufacturing, construction, and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.