Three Bridges VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Three Bridges VIC is 188 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Three Bridges is $654 per week ($34,008 per year). Median rent in Three Bridges is $230 per week ($997 per month). Three Bridges has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Three Bridges has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Three Bridges is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Three Bridges is $1,867.

There were 20 recorded offences in Three Bridges in 2025-25, a rate of 106 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (10 offences).

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Three Bridges Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Three Bridges Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$654/wk
$34,008 per year
#6273 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
#6811 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,867/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Three Bridges Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (90) Female 50.8% (93)

Population Density

5.2
people per km²
188 people · 35.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,916
Family income/wk

Three Bridges 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)

Three Bridges Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
44.3% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.7% 34 dwellings

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

Three Bridges Country of Birth

Australia
91.8%
England
8.2%

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

Three Bridges Religion

No Religion
63.6%
Not stated
11.4%
Catholic
8.2%
Anglican
4.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%
Othr Protestnt
3.3%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.7%
Baptist
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Three Bridges Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.1%

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

Three Bridges Employment

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Employed full-time
39.0% 53 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 33 people
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Not in labour force
36.8% 50 people

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

Three Bridges Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.7%
Bachelor Degree
23.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.0%

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

Three Bridges Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
24.1%
Professionals
16.7%
Managers
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.4%
Labourers
7.4%

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

Three Bridges Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.2%
Architecture & Building
17.3%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Health
15.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.6%
Education
7.7%
Engineering
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.8%

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

Three Bridges Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Three Bridges Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
14.1%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.4%
$4,000+/wk
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Three Bridges Marital Status

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Married
43.3% 68
↔️
Separated
2.5% 4
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Divorced
14.6% 23
🕊️
Widowed
1.9% 3
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Never married
37.6% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Three Bridges Ancestry

English
42.0%
Australian
28.6%
Irish
6.1%
Scottish
5.7%
German
5.3%
Other
4.5%
Dutch
2.0%
New Zealander
2.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.2%
Italian
1.2%
Welsh
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Three Bridges School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
25.0%
Primary — Government
16.7%
Primary — Catholic
16.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
16.7%
Pre-school
12.5%
Secondary — Government
12.5%

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

Three Bridges Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.4% 24
No need for assistance
93.6% 349

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

Three Bridges Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.3% 15
Not a volunteer
89.7% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Three Bridges Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Three Bridges How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Did not go to work
21.3%
Truck
8.0%
Car (passenger)
4.0%

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

Three Bridges Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.5%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
16.9%

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

Three Bridges Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.1%
2 bedrooms
18.2%
3 bedrooms
39.4%
4 bedrooms
22.7%
5 bedrooms
7.6%
6+ bedrooms
6.1%

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

Three Bridges Population Mobility

7.2%
moved in the last year
23.8%
moved in the last 5 years
2.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Three Bridges Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
348
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Three Bridges Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
36
Asthma
12
Arthritis
10
Heart disease
8
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
4
Stroke
4

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

Three Bridges Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
6.9%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Three Bridges Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.3%
Couple — no children
29.8%
Couple — no children under 15
19.9%
One parent — no children under 15
10.6%
One parent — children under 15
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Three Bridges Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 25
Did not provide
82.9% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Three Bridges Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
1 child
15.9%
2 children
29.5%
3 children
20.5%
4 children
9.1%

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

Three Bridges When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1971–1980
7
1991–2000
7

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

Three Bridges Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.5%
5–14 hours
28.2%
15–29 hours
19.7%
30+ hours
16.2%
Did not do domestic work
20.4%

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

Three Bridges Household Size

1 person
20.5%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
13.7%
4 persons
20.5%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Three Bridges Where Residents Moved From

Same address
154
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from QLD
4

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

Three Bridges Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Three Bridges Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 20 total

Justice Procedures
10
Assault
6
Theft
3
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Three Bridges Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,449/wk
Median Rent $230/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.9%

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

If you earn X in Three Bridges

≈ $6,279/month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $1,219/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Three Bridges vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Bridges

What is the population of Three Bridges VIC?

The population of Three Bridges VIC is 188 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Three Bridges is ranked #7,132 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Three Bridges?

The median personal income in Three Bridges VIC is $654 per week, or $34,008 per year.The median household income is $1,449 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.Three Bridges is ranked #6,273 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Three Bridges?

Median rent in Three Bridges VIC is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Three Bridges ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Three Bridges?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Three Bridges VIC is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Three Bridges?

The median age in Three Bridges VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Three Bridges a good suburb to live in?

Three Bridges is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 188.The median income is $654/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% 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: 22514. All dollar figures in AUD.