Bridgewater VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bridgewater VIC is 133 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bridgewater is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Bridgewater is $115 per week ($498 per month). Bridgewater has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bridgewater has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgewater is $1,350.

There were 15 recorded offences in Bridgewater in 2025-25, a rate of 113 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Bridgewater Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bridgewater Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
#2541 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
#8557 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,350/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bridgewater Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (68) Female 50.4% (69)

Population Density

1.1
people per km²
133 people · 118.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Bridgewater 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
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bridgewater Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.3% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.7% 17 dwellings

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

Bridgewater Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bridgewater Religion

No Religion
39.1%
Catholic
24.2%
Uniting Church
16.4%
Not stated
10.9%
Anglican
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bridgewater Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%

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

Bridgewater Employment

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Employed full-time
35.8% 34 people
Employed part-time
28.4% 27 people
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Not in labour force
35.8% 34 people

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

Bridgewater Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.4%
Bachelor Degree
24.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
24.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate I/II
5.3%

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

Bridgewater Occupation

Managers
37.5%
Professionals
21.9%
Sales Workers
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Labourers
9.4%

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

Bridgewater Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
29.4%
Health
20.6%
Engineering
17.6%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Management & Commerce
11.8%
Society & Culture
8.8%

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

Bridgewater Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bridgewater Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
23.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bridgewater Marital Status

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Married
57.3% 63
↔️
Separated
2.7% 3
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Divorced
5.5% 6
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Widowed
2.7% 3
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Never married
31.8% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bridgewater Ancestry

English
35.7%
Australian
32.5%
Scottish
16.6%
Irish
10.8%
German
2.5%
Dutch
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bridgewater School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
41.7%
Primary — Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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

Bridgewater Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.2% 3
No need for assistance
98.8% 246

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

Bridgewater Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.0% 27
Not a volunteer
74.0% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bridgewater Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bridgewater How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.0%
Did not go to work
8.0%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Truck
6.0%
Walked only
6.0%

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

Bridgewater Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.6%
1 vehicle
13.0%
2 vehicles
24.1%
3 vehicles
31.5%
4+ vehicles
25.9%

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

Bridgewater Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.4%
3 bedrooms
58.3%
4 bedrooms
31.3%

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

Bridgewater Population Mobility

2.5%
moved in the last year
7.0%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bridgewater Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
249
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bridgewater Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
5
Cancer
3

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

Bridgewater Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bridgewater Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.1%
Couple — no children
37.3%
Couple — no children under 15
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bridgewater Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 15
Did not provide
86.2% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bridgewater Children Ever Born

No children
62.5%
2 children
12.5%
3 children
25.0%

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

Bridgewater When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
6

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

Bridgewater Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
23.8%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
12.9%
Did not do domestic work
24.8%

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

Bridgewater Household Size

1 person
24.6%
2 persons
40.4%
3 persons
7.0%
4 persons
17.5%
6+ persons
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bridgewater Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from VIC
3

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

Bridgewater Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bridgewater Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total

Theft
8
Fraud
3
Assault
2
Drug Offences
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bridgewater Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,771/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.5%

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

If you earn X in Bridgewater

≈ $7,674/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $1,656/wk
Rent share 6.5%

Bridgewater vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgewater

What is the population of Bridgewater VIC?

The population of Bridgewater VIC is 133 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Bridgewater is ranked #8,099 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bridgewater?

The median personal income in Bridgewater VIC is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,771 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Bridgewater is ranked #2,541 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bridgewater?

Median rent in Bridgewater VIC is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 6.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bridgewater ranks #8,557 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bridgewater?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgewater VIC is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bridgewater?

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

Is Bridgewater a good suburb to live in?

Bridgewater is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 133.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.5% 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: 20333. All dollar figures in AUD.