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SA · Murray Bridge Council

Chapman Bore, 5253

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  • Green suburb
  • Café precinct
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Chapman Bore is known for: Green suburb, Café precinct, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Chapman Bore is a welcoming smaller community in Murray Bridge, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Young professionals and new households shape much of the local mix.

There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

Population

Population
26
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
54.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
6 of 11
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
52.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
3
Against the person
2
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
115.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 13 residents
State safety percentile
87.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
400

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Threatening Behaviour1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Recent changes

  • Common Assaultcrime1
  • Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime1
  • Threatening Behaviourcrime1

Data sources & freshness

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