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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
Bridgewater Median Income & Rent
Bridgewater Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Bridgewater Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bridgewater Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Bridgewater Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Bridgewater Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Bridgewater Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Bridgewater Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Bridgewater Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Bridgewater Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Bridgewater Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Bridgewater Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Bridgewater Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Bridgewater Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Bridgewater Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Bridgewater School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Bridgewater Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Bridgewater Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Bridgewater Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Bridgewater How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Bridgewater Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Bridgewater Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Bridgewater Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Bridgewater Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Bridgewater Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Bridgewater Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Bridgewater Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Bridgewater Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Bridgewater Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Bridgewater When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Bridgewater Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Bridgewater Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Bridgewater Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Bridgewater Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Bridgewater Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Bridgewater Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.