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Bridgman NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bridgman, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bridgman NSW is 242 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bridgman is $1,100 per week ($57,200 per year). Median rent in Bridgman is $435 per week ($1,885 per month). Bridgman has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Bridgman has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgman is $2,247.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bridgman in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Bridgman Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bridgman Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,100/wk

$57,200 per year

#705 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$435/wk

$1,885 per month

#1326 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,247/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bridgman Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (131) Female 46.5% (114)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

242 people · 70.0 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Bridgman 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bridgman Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.1% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.9% 37 dwellings

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

Bridgman Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bridgman Religion

Anglican

33.6%

No Religion

33.2%

Catholic

22.8%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.6%

Not stated

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bridgman Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

48.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

29.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Bridgman Employment

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Employed full-time

45.2% 75 people

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Employed part-time

26.5% 44 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 7 people

🏠

Not in labour force

24.1% 40 people

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

Bridgman Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Bachelor Degree

9.6%

Postgraduate Degree

7.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Certificate I/II

3.5%

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

Bridgman Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.4%

Professionals

22.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

18.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.4%

Labourers

4.9%

Sales Workers

4.9%

Managers

3.7%

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

Bridgman Field of Study

Engineering

40.5%

Management & Commerce

16.5%

Society & Culture

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Health

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

6.3%

Creative Arts

6.3%

Education

5.1%

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

Bridgman Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bridgman Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

16.4%

$4,000+/wk

21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bridgman Marital Status

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Married

55.4% 102

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Separated

3.3% 6

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Divorced

6.0% 11

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Widowed

4.3% 8

👤

Never married

31.0% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bridgman Ancestry

Australian

39.4%

English

37.8%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

6.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.2%

German

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bridgman School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.4%

Vocational Education

17.9%

Primary — Catholic

17.9%

Pre-school

14.9%

Secondary — Government

13.4%

Secondary — Catholic

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

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

Bridgman Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 19

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 451

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

Bridgman Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.7% 32

—

Not a volunteer

82.3% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bridgman Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bridgman How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

15.7%

Car (passenger)

3.7%

Truck

2.8%

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

Bridgman Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.8%

2 vehicles

37.2%

3 vehicles

25.6%

4+ vehicles

24.4%

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

Bridgman Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

32.5%

4 bedrooms

50.6%

5 bedrooms

9.1%

6+ bedrooms

7.8%

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

Bridgman Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

37.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bridgman Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

444

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bridgman Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Bridgman Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bridgman Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.6%

Couple — no children

23.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bridgman Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.3% 6

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Never served

96.7% 174

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bridgman Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.6% 31

—

Did not provide

82.4% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bridgman Children Ever Born

No children

20.3%

1 child

6.3%

2 children

43.8%

3 children

25.0%

4 children

4.7%

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

Bridgman When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Bridgman Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

17.3%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

21.1%

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

Bridgman Household Size

1 person

13.3%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

33.3%

6+ persons

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bridgman Where Residents Moved From

Same address

211

Moved from NSW

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

Bridgman Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bridgman Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Bridgman Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,650/wk

Median Rent $435/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Bridgman

Your weekly income

≈ $11,483/month

Median rent $435/wk

Left after rent $2,215/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Bridgman vs State & National Average

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Pop: 121 Income: $416/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $752/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $644/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $725/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $687/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 121 Income: $1,041/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgman

What is the population of Bridgman NSW?

The population of Bridgman NSW is 242 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Bridgman is ranked #6,492 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bridgman?

The median personal income in Bridgman NSW is $1,100 per week, or $57,200 per year.The median household income is $2,650 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Bridgman is ranked #705 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bridgman?

Median rent in Bridgman NSW is $435 per week ($1,885 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bridgman ranks #1,326 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bridgman?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgman NSW is $2,247. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bridgman?

The median age in Bridgman NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bridgman a good suburb to live in?

Bridgman is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 242.The median income is $1,100/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 10564. All dollar figures in AUD.