MURRAY BRIDGE NORTH
Investor score
46
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
8.1%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
2.2%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.0%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MURRAY BRIDGE NORTH
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MURRAY BRIDGE NORTH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$240/wk
SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026
Demand change
+1.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.1
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.63%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
51 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.0%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
MURRAY BRIDGE NORTH is a SA suburb offering high rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Strong rental yield of 8.1%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,083/wk
$42k taxable p.a.
Renters
34.3%
61.0% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.5%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
9.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
87%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
21.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
9.6%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.3 ha
Large block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
0.2%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
64.5 km
Regional
Days on market
78 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
38.3%
Buyer's market
Walkability
1 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
68.3 km
Inland
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
7/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 5253
🏫Primary (3)
Murray Bridge North School
Government · Yrs U, R-6
Murray Bridge South Primary School
Government · Yrs R-6
Fraser Park Primary School
Government · Yrs R-6
🎓Secondary (1)
Murray Bridge High School
Government · Yrs U, 7-12
📚Combined (3)
Unity College
Independent · Yrs R-12
St Joseph's School
Catholic · Yrs R-9
Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge
Independent · Yrs R-12
⭐Special (1)
Murray Bridge Special School
Government · Yrs U
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: SA Police · 2024-25
School quality
Below average8 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
15
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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