Bridgewater North VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bridgewater North, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bridgewater North VIC is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bridgewater North is $537 per week ($27,924 per year). Median rent in Bridgewater North is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Bridgewater North has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bridgewater North has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgewater North is $1,067.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bridgewater North in 2025-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Bridgewater North Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bridgewater North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$537/wk
$27,924 per year
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Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,067/mo
Avg household size: —

Bridgewater North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (23) Female 52.1% (25)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
54 people · 77.8 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Bridgewater North Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bridgewater North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 5 dwellings

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

Bridgewater North Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bridgewater North Religion

Anglican
41.1%
Catholic
16.1%
No Religion
14.3%
Uniting Church
12.5%
Not stated
8.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bridgewater North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.8%

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

Bridgewater North Employment

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Employed full-time
60.0% 21 people
Employed part-time
25.7% 9 people
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Not in labour force
14.3% 5 people

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

Bridgewater North Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.9%
Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%

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

Bridgewater North Occupation

Managers
59.3%
Clerical & Administrative
18.5%
Professionals
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%

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

Bridgewater North Field of Study

Society & Culture
28.6%
Management & Commerce
23.8%
Agriculture & Environment
19.0%
Engineering
14.3%
Education
14.3%

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

Bridgewater North Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bridgewater North Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
66.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bridgewater North Marital Status

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Married
59.1% 26
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Divorced
18.2% 8
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Never married
22.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bridgewater North Ancestry

English
44.3%
Australian
34.4%
Irish
16.4%
Scottish
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bridgewater North School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
62.5%
Secondary — Government
37.5%

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

Bridgewater North Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.5% 6
No need for assistance
94.5% 104

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

Bridgewater North Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.2% 16
Not a volunteer
62.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bridgewater North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.0%
Walked only
13.0%

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

Bridgewater North Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.8%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
36.8%

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

Bridgewater North Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%

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

Bridgewater North Population Mobility

13.2%
moved in the last year
8.7%
moved in the last 5 years
77.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bridgewater North Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
106
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bridgewater North Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Bridgewater North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
15.0%
$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
35.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bridgewater North Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
36.4%
Couple — no children
34.1%
Couple — children under 15
29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bridgewater North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.6% 12
Did not provide
68.4% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bridgewater North Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Bridgewater North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.6%
5–14 hours
19.5%
15–29 hours
22.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Bridgewater North Household Size

2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
23.5%
5 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bridgewater North Where Residents Moved From

Same address
46
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Bridgewater North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bridgewater North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2021
2022
2023
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bridgewater North Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $345/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Bridgewater North

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,279/wk
Rent share 21.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bridgewater North vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgewater North

What is the population of Bridgewater North VIC?

The population of Bridgewater North VIC is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Bridgewater North?

The median personal income in Bridgewater North VIC is $537 per week, or $27,924 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Bridgewater North?

Median rent in Bridgewater North VIC is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bridgewater North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgewater North VIC is $1,067. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bridgewater North?

The median age in Bridgewater North VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bridgewater North a good suburb to live in?

Bridgewater North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 54.The median income is $537/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20334. All dollar figures in AUD.