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Murray Bridge North
Murray BridgeSouth Australia
Murray Bridge North is located in South Australia
Murray Bridge North
Murray Bridge North
Location in South Australia
Postcode(s) 5253
LGA(s) Rural City of Murray Bridge
State electorate(s) Hammond
Federal Division(s) Barker
Suburbs around Murray Bridge North:
Pallamana Pallamana
Mypolonga
Mypolonga
Pallamana Murray Bridge North Toora
Rocky Gully Northern Heights Toora
Mobilong
Footnotes Coordinates

Murray Bridge North is a small area located near the town of Murray Bridge in South Australia. It's often called a "satellite locality" because it's close to a bigger town but still has its own identity. This area is found to the east of the famous Murray River and a bit to the northwest of the main bridge that crosses it.

About Murray Bridge North

Murray Bridge North is a place where you can find a mix of country and town life. It's known as "semi-rural," which means it has some features of a rural (countryside) area, like open spaces, but it's also close enough to the services and shops of a larger town like Murray Bridge.

Where is Murray Bridge North?

The official borders of Murray Bridge North were set up in March 2000. These borders cover land on both sides of the main road that leads to Mannum. It's located north of the main part of Murray Bridge. To its west, you'll find areas with riverside businesses, like Mobilong and Toora.

What is a Semi-Rural Area?

A semi-rural area like Murray Bridge North offers a unique lifestyle. It's not as busy as a city, but it's not completely isolated like a farm far out in the country. People living here might enjoy more space, fresh air, and a quieter environment, while still being able to quickly get to schools, shops, and healthcare in nearby Murray Bridge. This type of area often has a mix of homes, small farms, and natural landscapes.

How is Murray Bridge North Governed?

Even though Murray Bridge North is a smaller area, it's part of a larger government system.

  • For local matters, it falls under the Rural City of Murray Bridge. This local council helps manage things like roads, parks, and community services in the area.
  • When it comes to state government, residents of Murray Bridge North are part of the Hammond electoral district. This means they vote for a representative who speaks for their area in the South Australian Parliament.
  • At the national level, the area is part of the Barker federal electoral division. This division elects a representative to the Australian Parliament in Canberra, helping to make laws for the whole country.
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