Bridgewater TAS

Postcode 7030 · Brighton LGA

Bridgewater is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Brighton local government area (postcode 7030). With a population of 4,592, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $49K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Bridgewater is $396,000, having dropped significantly 12.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $345,000 (-11% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Bridgewater is served by 4 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 862, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 46 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Bridgewater offers a gross rental yield of 6.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($396K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -12.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.6% High Yield
Price vs State$396K/$750K Below Median
Affordability8.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-12.1% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$45,429
Mean Income$46,746
Earners3,794
YoY Change+8.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$396K
-12.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$345K
-11% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
4,592
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$944
Personal Income /wk$512
Mortgage /mth$1,083
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops46
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA862
Total Students979
Government2
Catholic1
Independent1
JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 800
JRLF - Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 800
St Paul's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 895
Northern Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 952
Data: 2024