Dadswells Bridge VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dadswells Bridge VIC is 69 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dadswells Bridge is $664 per week ($34,528 per year). Median rent in Dadswells Bridge is $196 per week ($849 per month). Dadswells Bridge has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Dadswells Bridge has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dadswells Bridge is England. The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dadswells Bridge is $505.

There were 8 recorded offences in Dadswells Bridge in 2025-25, a rate of 116 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (4 offences).

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Dadswells Bridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dadswells Bridge Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$664/wk
$34,528 per year
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Median Rent
$196/wk
$849 per month
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Median Age
61years
23 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$505/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Dadswells Bridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (36) Female 45.5% (30)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
69 people · 128.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Dadswells Bridge Age Distribution

25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Dadswells Bridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
65.4% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
34.6% 9 dwellings

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

Dadswells Bridge Country of Birth

Australia
78.6%
England
21.4%

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

Dadswells Bridge Religion

Catholic
28.8%
Not stated
23.7%
No Religion
22.0%
Anglican
13.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.8%
Uniting Church
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.7%

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

Dadswells Bridge Employment

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Employed full-time
34.9% 15 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 10 people
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Unemployed
7.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
34.9% 15 people

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

Dadswells Bridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.6%
Bachelor Degree
10.3%

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

Dadswells Bridge Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Professionals
19.0%

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

Dadswells Bridge Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
40.0%
Engineering
30.0%
Health
30.0%

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

Dadswells Bridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
30.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Marital Status

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Married
57.9% 33
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Divorced
7.0% 4
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Widowed
8.8% 5
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Never married
26.3% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Ancestry

Australian
40.8%
English
29.6%
Irish
11.3%
Scottish
11.3%
German
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 116

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

Dadswells Bridge Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.1% 18
Not a volunteer
67.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dadswells Bridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.4%
Walked only
15.8%
Other
15.8%

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

Dadswells Bridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.8%
2 vehicles
31.3%
3 vehicles
28.1%
4+ vehicles
21.9%

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

Dadswells Bridge Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
64.0%
4 bedrooms
24.0%

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

Dadswells Bridge Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
6.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Indigenous Population

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Cancer
5
Diabetes
4
Asthma
3
Heart disease
3
Mental health
3

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

Dadswells Bridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Family Structure

Couple — no children
48.9%
Couple — children under 15
28.9%
Couple — no children under 15
15.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.1% 3
Did not provide
93.9% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Children Ever Born

3 children
76.9%
4 children
23.1%

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

Dadswells Bridge When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1971–1980
6

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

Dadswells Bridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.7%
5–14 hours
18.2%
15–29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
25.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.1%

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

Dadswells Bridge Household Size

1 person
38.7%
2 persons
51.6%
3 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from VIC
5

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

Dadswells Bridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dadswells Bridge Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Assault
4
Property Damage
1
Theft
1
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

Dadswells Bridge Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,093/wk
Median Rent $196/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Dadswells Bridge

≈ $4,736/month
Median rent $196/wk
Left after rent $897/wk
Rent share 17.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dadswells Bridge vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dadswells Bridge

What is the population of Dadswells Bridge VIC?

The population of Dadswells Bridge VIC is 69 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Dadswells Bridge?

The median personal income in Dadswells Bridge VIC is $664 per week, or $34,528 per year.The median household income is $1,093 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Dadswells Bridge?

Median rent in Dadswells Bridge VIC is $196 per week ($849 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Dadswells Bridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dadswells Bridge VIC is $505. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dadswells Bridge?

The median age in Dadswells Bridge VIC is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dadswells Bridge a good suburb to live in?

Dadswells Bridge is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 69.The median income is $664/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 20699. All dollar figures in AUD.