The Murray River, Lakes and Coorong region has a diverse employment landscape, with approximately 26,670 jobs available across various sectors. Key industries include farming and forestry, which supports over 1,300 positions, as well as manufacturing, construction, and…
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Population
38,012
Median age
46 yrs
Jobs in region
26,670
Median weekly rent
$230/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$250/wk
Median household income
$705/wk
Region size
24503.61 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Murray Bridge
Infrastructure
0
Airports
6
Hospitals
0
Universities
Housing
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
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Talent in Murray River, Lakes and Coorong
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Old Mate Designs
About the role Old Mate Designs is a small Australian manufacturing business designing and producing high end precision products in their Murray Bridge workshop. This is a varied role combining ecommerce, assembly and…
BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park
Join our team at BIG4 Mannum Holiday Park as a Grounds & Maintenance employee. Successful applicants will play a vital role in working across the day-to-day grounds and maintenance operations of the Holiday Park. You …
Adelaide Event Catering
About Adelaide Event Catering Adelaide Event Catering are the caterers at the Bridges Event Centre. The Bridges Event Centre is South Australia’s largest regional events centre, located in Murray Bridge. Job Descripti…
Big River Pork
WHS Manager – Big River Pork Meat Processing Big River Pork is a growing pork processing business located in Murray Bridge, South Australia. With our workforce now at approximately 500 employees following rapid expans…
Bright Steps Academy
Are you a passionate ECT looking for a role where your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance are genuinely supported? Bright Steps Academy Murray Bridge is currently seeking an Early Childhood Teacher …
Mid Murray Support Service Inc
Join Our Team Mid Murray Support Service (MMSS) is seeking compassionate, reliable and professional Support Workers to join our dedicated team. If you are passionate about supporting older Australians and people livin…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Murray River, Lakes and Coorong.
There are approximately 26,670 jobs available, with a median weekly income of $587, reflecting a healthy job-to-population ratio that supports the local economy.
The region comprises about 15,954 households, averaging two people per household. Most accommodations are separate houses, with median rents at $230 per week and median mortgage payments at $250 per week.
With an estimated population of around 38,012 and a median age of 46, the region has a working-age population of 22,639, and approximately 1,745 individuals identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
The business landscape in Murray River, Lakes and Coorong includes over 3,300 businesses, with farming and forestry being dominant sectors employing a significant portion of the population, alongside manufacturing and hospitality.
Residents have access to six hospitals in the region, while there are no airports or universities, necessitating travel for higher education and specific medical procedures.
