Suburb Profile

Suburb profile for,

Murray Bridge, SA 5253

About Murray Bridge

Situated in South Australia's 5253 postcode, Murray Bridge is a well-established residential suburb. Located approximately 65km from the Adelaide CBD, the suburb is serviced by 8 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.

Demographics and Community

Murray Bridge has a population of approximately 15,043, a median age of 39, a median weekly household income of $1,121. The suburb has a balanced mix of owner-occupiers (55%) and renters, indicating healthy demand across both segments. Across the broader LGA, 17.3% of residents hold a university qualification.

Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (15.3%), Retail Trade (11.5%), Manufacturing (11.0%).

Property Market Overview

The current median house price in Murray Bridge is $565,000. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 18.7% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 15.31%.

Properties in Murray Bridge spend an average of 35 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.54%. With inventory levels at just 1.59 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -4.1%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.

Rental Market

The median weekly rent for houses in Murray Bridge is $490. Gross rental yield is 4.51%, providing a solid income return. Vacancy rate is 1.16%, reflecting healthy rental demand. Rents have grown 6.52% over the past 12 months.

Growth Outlook

The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 23,916 to 24,944 residents by 2031 (4.3% growth).

Nearby Suburbs

Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Mount Barker, SA, Strathalbyn, SA.

Considering Murray Bridge for Investment?

Handle Properties is a Sydney-based buyer's agency helping investors build portfolios of high-growth investment properties across Australia. If you are considering Murray Bridge or need help identifying the right suburb for your strategy, get in touch with our team.

SUBURB DATA

Quantitative data for,

Murray Bridge, SA 5253

The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.

State
SA
Suburb
MURRAY BRIDGE
Postcode
5253
Median price for all dwellings
$565,000
Last 12 months growth return
18.68%
Avg. dwellings for sale in the suburb every month
65
Avg. dwellings sold in the suburb in previous 12 months
380
Avg days on market for a dwelling listing to sell
35
Avg. number of people searching in this suburb every month
High Online Demand
Avg. rental yield per annum
4.51%
Weekly median rent for all dwellings
$490
Median price for all houses
$565,000
Avg. rental yield growth in the previous 12 months
4.51%
Avg. days for a rental listing to find a tennant
16 days
Total suburb population in 2016
15043
Total suburb population change in 5 years up to 2016
4.80%
Avg. household income per week
$1,121
Median age of the population in the suburb
39
Historic avg annual growth return per annum in the suburb
9.87%