Map of Murray Bridge, SA 5253 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)
Murray Bridge is the fourth most populous city in South Australia after Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. It is located 76 kilometres (47 mi) east-southeast of Adelaide and 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Meningie.
The city was originally known as Mobilong, then Edwards Crossing before finally becoming Murray Bridge in 1924.
The city services a farming area including dairy, pigs, chickens, cereal crops and vegetables (including "stay crisp lettuces"). It is where the Princes Highway crosses the Murray River on the main road and rail routes from Adelaide to Melbourne.