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Murray Bridge is a prosperous city in South Australia, also known as Mobilong. It is situated around 76km on the east-south-eastern side of Adelaide. As per the census of June 2018, the city had a population of 18,779, which makes it the 5th most populous urban region in South Australia. Murray Bridge services a farming area inlcuding chickens, pigs, dairy, cereal crops, and vegetables, among other things. The city experiences a semi-arid climate, and the summers are quite hot and warm. The winters are mild and comfortable in the region.
Facilities in Murray Bridge There are many local schools in the region which include Fraser Park Primary School, Tyndale Christian College, St. Joseph’s School and more. There is also a TAFE SA campus in the area, which offers a selection of tertiary courses. In 2012, Flinders University also opened its rural medical campus in the region. This location aims to provide students with rural placement.
Living in Murray Bridge Murray Bridge offers several dining and retail facilities relatively close to Bridge Street. The two primary shopping centres of the city are Murray Bridge Marketplace and Murray Bridge Green. There are several stores in these markets with several top branded stores, which include Target and Coles. Aldi, which is a discount supermarket, opened for the residents and tourists in 2018. There are abundant parks and recreational centres in the region that offer residents entertainment.
History of Murray Bridge Murray Bridge is the region where the first European explorer camped. In 1884, the District Council of Mobilong was established, which brought the local government to this township. There are several heritage-listed sites in the region, including the Murray Bridge Transport Precinct, which is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.