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.
By the numbers
38 new roles this week· 159 in the last 30 days
Job types
Share of live roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in-region.
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Which industries pay most in Murray River, Lakes and Coorong.
Talent in Murray River, Lakes and Coorong
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Latest roles
Department for Child Protection SA
Our Murray Bridge office is seeking internal expressions of interest for a Practice Leader to provide expert guidance, share social work knowledge and build capability across the team. As Practice Leader, you will foc…
Downer
Downer's Maintenance & ITS business is proud to be expanding its footprint across South Australia, delivering vital road and asset maintenance and construction services across the Barossa, Riverland and South East Reg…
Department for Education and Child Development SA
Position Descriptor: Mannum Community College is a welcoming, community-focused school in Mannum, South Australia, dedicated to innovation, inclusion, and high expectations. Guided by our RIVER values, we shape classr…
CGL - Retail Services
Company Description CGL – Retail Services represents two of Australia's most respected retail marketing businesses, Creative Activation and Clemenger Field Marketing. We partner with leading brands and retailers to dr…
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network - Multiple Locations Salary: RN/M2A | $107,487 - $114,917 per annum RN/M3A | $130,190 - $136,010 *You will be able to select the position you're applying to, location and …
Resthaven
Resthaven Murray Bridge Residential Services are looking for a Coordinator of Hospitality Services to fill a Full-time role. As a Coordinator of Hospitality Services with Resthaven, you will join a friendly, approacha…
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.
