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Bridges QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bridges, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bridges QLD is 295 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bridges is $722 per week ($37,544 per year). Median rent in Bridges is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Bridges has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Bridges has a population density of 33.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bridges is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridges is $1,625.

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Bridges Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bridges Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$722/wk

$37,544 per year

#5076 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bridges Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.3% (136) Female 53.7% (158)

Population Density

33.8

people per km²

295 people · 8.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Bridges Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bridges Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.1% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.9% 36 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bridges Country of Birth

Australia

94.6%

England

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bridges Religion

No Religion

46.5%

Not stated

15.1%

Anglican

13.4%

Catholic

10.9%

Uniting Church

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Buddhism

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bridges Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bridges Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 78 people

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Employed part-time

27.5% 55 people

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Not in labour force

33.5% 67 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bridges Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.7%

Bachelor Degree

18.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bridges Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.2%

Professionals

25.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Managers

9.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.8%

Labourers

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bridges Field of Study

Architecture & Building

20.8%

Engineering

16.7%

Management & Commerce

11.5%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Health

11.5%

Creative Arts

9.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.3%

Education

5.2%

Information Technology

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bridges Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bridges Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

8.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bridges Marital Status

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Married

49.8% 119

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Separated

2.9% 7

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Divorced

11.7% 28

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Widowed

3.8% 9

👤

Never married

31.8% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bridges Ancestry

English

31.7%

Australian

29.1%

Irish

8.8%

Scottish

8.0%

German

6.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.4%

Other

3.4%

Dutch

2.3%

Italian

2.3%

Maori

1.5%

French

1.3%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bridges School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.9%

Secondary — Government

19.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

19.1%

Pre-school

12.8%

Secondary — Catholic

10.6%

Vocational Education

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bridges Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.5% 29

✅

No need for assistance

94.5% 494

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bridges Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.7% 37

—

Not a volunteer

83.3% 184

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bridges Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

39.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bridges How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.8%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Truck

7.0%

Car (passenger)

2.6%

Walked only

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bridges Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

36.5%

3 vehicles

17.7%

4+ vehicles

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bridges Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

8.0%

3 bedrooms

40.9%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

5 bedrooms

12.5%

6+ bedrooms

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bridges Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

45.2%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bridges Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

516

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bridges Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bridges Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

12.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

16.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bridges Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.6%

Couple — no children

32.2%

Couple — no children under 15

16.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bridges Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 7

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Never served

96.8% 213

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bridges Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 33

—

Did not provide

84.7% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bridges Children Ever Born

No children

32.4%

2 children

48.0%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bridges When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bridges Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.1%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

19.0%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bridges Household Size

1 person

10.4%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

21.9%

5 persons

12.5%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bridges Where Residents Moved From

Same address

223

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bridges Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.3%

Step family — no other children

18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bridges Schools

schools nearby

government

1018

avg ICSEA score

721

total students

North Arm State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students

1031

ICSEA

Yandina State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 365 students

1004

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bridges Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bridges

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,475/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Bridges vs State & National Average

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Pop: 148 Income: $779/wk Rent: $510/wk

Tannymorel

Pop: 148 Income: $667/wk Rent: $170/wk

Turkey Beach

Pop: 148 Income: $492/wk Rent: $228/wk

Grahams Creek

Pop: 149 Income: $627/wk Rent: $350/wk

Toobeah

Pop: 149 Income: $1,048/wk Rent: $170/wk

Bedourie

Pop: 150 Income: $1,072/wk Rent: $142/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridges

What is the population of Bridges QLD?

The population of Bridges QLD is 295 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.8 people per km².Bridges is ranked #6,054 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bridges?

The median personal income in Bridges QLD is $722 per week, or $37,544 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Bridges is ranked #5,076 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bridges?

Median rent in Bridges QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bridges ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bridges?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridges QLD is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bridges?

The median age in Bridges QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bridges a good suburb to live in?

Bridges is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 295.The median income is $722/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30370. All dollar figures in AUD.