Suburb profile · Greater Adelaide
Bridgewater (SA) has an estimated 3,849 residents, up 3.5% since the 2021 Census, with 19 projects tracked in the area around Bridgewater (SA).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Bridgewater (SA) sits 18 kilometres east-southeast of the Adelaide CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 3,849 as of Aug 2026, a figure drawn from aggregated SA2-level ERP (Estimated Resident Population) counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. Compared with the 3,719 people counted at the 2021 Census, this represents an increase of 130 people (3.5%).
Bridgewater's residents are well educated, and the area has a strong representation of mortgage holders, a notable arts and recreation employment base and elevated education employment. The population skews toward middle-aged residents, and the area shows moderate population expansion.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Bridgewater (SA) sits 18 kilometres east-southeast of the Adelaide CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at around 3,849 as of Aug 2026, a figure drawn from aggregated SA2-level ERP (Estimated Resident Population) counts, which are released yearly, together with national address file data updated each quarter. Compared with the 3,719 people counted at the 2021 Census, this represents an increase of 130 people (3.5%).
Bridgewater's residents are well educated, and the area has a strong representation of mortgage holders, a notable arts and recreation employment base and elevated education employment. The population skews toward middle-aged residents, and the area shows moderate population expansion.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 3,628 in 2006 and 3,847 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 3,849 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 14.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 35.2%.
Bridgewater (SA) ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 84th for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bridgewater (SA) is $675 a week, up 9.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 18% above Greater Adelaide.
18% above Greater Adelaide on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $430 in 2020, $675 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $675 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $675 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $530 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | -6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Adelaide Hills | $612 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Adelaide Hills, over 12 months | +3.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Adelaide | $570 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Adelaide, over 12 months | +6.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, SA | $546 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, SA, over 12 months | +6.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 21 tracked applications: 4 approved, 16 under assessment, 1 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 19 projects in and around Bridgewater (SA), 9 of them under construction.
A premier large format retail destination on an 11,445sqm site in the Adelaide Hills. The development comprises 4,560sqm of premium retail space across two buildings, anchored by national tenants including Officeworks, Petbarn, Repco, and AMX. The project features 115 on-site car parks and dedicated rear loading facilities.
A $180 million boutique master-planned residential community featuring 254 homes, 18,000sqm of open space with sensory-led park designs, walking trails, and sustainable features in the Adelaide Hills.
Premium boutique land development featuring 194 allotments across multiple stages with stunning reserve, playgrounds, waterfront boardwalk, and bio-filtration systems, marketed by Connekt Urban Projects and setting new standards in Adelaide Hills living.
The Mount Barker City Centre Town Square is a 2,000 square metre public space designed for community gatherings, small to medium-sized events, and daily use. It is part of a master-planned City Centre development that includes a new council civic and co-working building, retail and office spaces, accommodation, and car parking.
Upgrade of the roundabout at the intersection of Adelaide Road, Alexandrina Road, Wellington Road, and Flaxley Road in Mount Barker. The $40 million State Government project delivers a new roundabout with dual lanes on all approach roads, signalised pedestrian crossings on Adelaide Road and Flaxley Road, shared use paths, improved lighting, a new dedicated…
Award-winning boutique Adelaide Hills masterplanned community offering 195 residential allotments with lake, parks, and walking trails. Named South Australia's Best Residential Development 2022 by UDIA. The project has now reached its final chapter with all premium allotments sold or titled.
The project involved a major facility upgrade at Mount Barker Primary School, completed in 2022, with a new two-storey building including general and STEM learning areas, a new inclusion centre with 3 general learning areas and 1 serviced learning area for assisted and special needs, a new trauma-aware classroom, new administration facilities…
Upgrade of the Mount Barker Interchange on the South Eastern Freeway to improve capacity, traffic efficiency, safety and access for a fast-growing Adelaide Hills community.
Roundabout construction and intersection safety upgrades as part of the Adelaide Hills Productivity and Road Safety Package. Includes pedestrian refuges and improved traffic flow.
Major upgrade of Mount Barker High School delivering new physical education and food technology facilities to support increased student capacity. The upgrade formed part of the South Australian Government's major school upgrades program and has been completed.
Government-led planning work assessing mass transit options, including potential passenger rail connections between Adelaide and Mount Barker via Adelaide Hills townships. The Adelaide Regional Rail Extensions Planning Study and the Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills Transport Study inform a business case and next steps.
The Mount Barker Growth Area is a major greenfield and infill residential expansion area within the Mount Barker District Council in the Adelaide Hills. Around 1,300 hectares of land have been rezoned for urban growth.
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Estimated completion year of the 11 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 2, 2027 3, 2028 3, 2029 0, 2030 0, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1. 1 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 21 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bridgewater (SA) over the past 5 years, 15 in the last 12 months; 16 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 4, 2023 0, 2024 1, 2025 1, 2026 (to Nov) 15.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 21 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 15 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 11th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 4 | ABS building approvals | 10th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 16 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Bridgewater include: South Eastern Freeway Upgrade (Construction); New Mount Barker Hospital (Construction); SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28 (Construction); SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program (Construction); and North South Corridor (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Bridgewater spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Social Infrastructure, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Bridgewater currently ranks below national averages at the 19th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bridgewater compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Bridgewater area has seen 10 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Bridgewater's current population of 3,849 has been supported by 4 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Bridgewater has seen 1.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.5 approvals in Greater Adelaide. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 767 people in the suburb of Bridgewater, compared to one for every 122 in Greater Adelaide.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Bridgewater's approval levels have been below the yearly average of 4, indicating a recent decline in approval activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Bridgewater has grown by approximately 105 people, while 20 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 5.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Bridgewater reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,849 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 28th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 560 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,719 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 130 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.87 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Bridgewater was estimated to be approximately 3,849 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,847 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of bridgewater has added approximately 130 people and shown a 3.50% increase from the 3,719 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Bridgewater is estimated at 560 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Bridgewater has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Bridgewater is driven by: Overseas migration (71.0%), Natural increase (29.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 71.0% of overall population gains.
Bridgewater's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 20.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 21.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 14.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Bridgewater at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Bridgewater is comparable to the Greater Adelaide 2021 Census average (39 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Bridgewater compared to the Greater Adelaide region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 14.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Bridgewater compared to the Greater Adelaide region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Bridgewater show significant variance compared to Greater Adelaide. The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (8.5% vs 14.8%) and 85+ year-olds (1.6% vs 2.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 20.0% of the population in the suburb of Bridgewater as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 17.4% of the population in the suburb of Bridgewater as at August 2026.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 71% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $63,619 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 68th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $89,143 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,042 | 2021 Census, weekly | 68th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $962 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 26.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,394 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 19.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Bridgewater is approximately $68,161. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $63,619.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Bridgewater is approximately $95,508. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $89,143.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Bridgewater is approximately $68,161 compared to $62,352 in Greater Adelaide. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $63,619 and $58,197 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Bridgewater is approximately $95,508 compared to $76,380 in Greater Adelaide. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $89,143 and $71,290 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Bridgewater's households (~35.2% / 492 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Bridgewater is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 35.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 31.8% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Bridgewater is $2,042/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Bridgewater is $2,394/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Bridgewater is $962/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Bridgewater's median income among taxpayers is $63,619, with an average of $89,143. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $58,197 and average of $71,290. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.14% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $68,161 (median) and $95,508 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Bridgewater is $7,732 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of bridgewater's disposable income is $7,732 compared to $5,698 for Greater Adelaide, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Bridgewater rank among the top 1% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 75.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,294 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 2,800 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,331 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Bridgewater has approximately 2,294 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Bridgewater stands at 1.6%, which is 2.2 percentage points below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Bridgewater is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.2% of employment), education & training (12.7%), and professional & technical (10.6%). Other significant employers include public administration & safety and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Bridgewater has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Bridgewater is 75.3%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Adelaide average of 66.4%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of bridgewater shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 12.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Adelaide. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of bridgewater's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 0.5% decline, ranking 22nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Bridgewater shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 26.7% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.2% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 41.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 20.7% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.4% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
41.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Bridgewater have university qualifications, compared to 28.9% in Greater Adelaide.
27.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Bridgewater have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.0% in Greater Adelaide.
The suburb of bridgewater ranks in the 84th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Bridgewater are: Bachelor Degree (26.7%), Certificate (20.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.7%).
30.4% of the population in the suburb of Bridgewater is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.2% in primary school, 7.8% in secondary school, 5.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Bridgewater is 1085, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Bridgewater, with a combined enrollment of approximately 192 students.
The suburb of bridgewater includes 1 primary school.
Bridgewater has relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Adelaide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 23.6% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 35.7% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.9% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.9% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,398 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,447 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 74.5% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Bridgewater had 1,398 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 3.5% to an estimated 1,447 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Bridgewater is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.5 in Greater Adelaide and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 74.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (23.6%), group households (1.9%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,042 family households, couples with children account for 35.7% of all households, couples without children at home 26.9%, and single parent families 11.2%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Adelaide, the suburb of Bridgewater shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 74.5% (versus 68.6% in Greater Adelaide). This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Bridgewater have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Adelaide average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 48.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 34.1% have never married. This compares to 45.7% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Adelaide.
Single-person households represent 23.6% of all households in the suburb of Bridgewater, similar to the average for Greater Adelaide of 27.7%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.9% of households, below the Greater Adelaide average of 3.7%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Bridgewater ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.1% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.9% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 93.5% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 84.0% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
Bridgewater was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.5% being citizens, and 94.9% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Bridgewater, at 31.5% of people, although more residents (66.3%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bridgewater are English, comprising 33.5% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Adelaide's 27.8%, Australian, comprising 25.4% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: German is notably overrepresented at 8.1% of Bridgewater (vs 5.1% across Greater Adelaide), Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.6%) and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
16.0% of the suburb of Bridgewater population was born overseas, compared to 28.7% across Greater Adelaide.
5.1% of the population in the suburb of Bridgewater speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.2% in Greater Adelaide.
0.3% of the suburb of Bridgewater population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.2% in Greater Adelaide.
93.5% of the suburb of Bridgewater population holds citizenship, compared to 86.3% in Greater Adelaide.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bridgewater is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 10.5% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 35.7% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 98.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 53.9% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $400 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 40th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 13th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Bridgewater, 35.7% of homes are owned outright, 53.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 10.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 98.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Bridgewater are houses.
In the suburb of Bridgewater, 0.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Bridgewater stands at 35.7%, compared to 32.1% in Greater Adelaide.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Bridgewater is $1,733, compared to $1,562 in Greater Adelaide.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Bridgewater is $1,116, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Bridgewater, households with mortgages typically spend 19.6% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Bridgewater is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Bridgewater shows mortgage holders spending 19.6% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Adelaide), while renters spend 19.6% of income on rent (vs 20.7% in Greater Adelaide).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Bridgewater consists of 98.7% detached houses, 1.1% semi-detached dwellings, 0.2% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bridgewater consumes approximately 12.6% of median household income ($8,842 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bridgewater show attached dwellings contributing 0% of approvals compared to 1% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 100% of applications versus 99% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. The area shows minimal growth in housing density compared to other Australian locations.
Bridgewater's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 60.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 81st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.9% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.7% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
Around 60.7% of people in the suburb of Bridgewater are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 53.3% in Greater Adelaide.
In the suburb of Bridgewater, 2.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.6% of people in Greater Adelaide require similar assistance.
9.1% of people in the suburb of Bridgewater are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 7.7% of the population across Greater Adelaide is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.7% of the suburb of Bridgewater population, while in Greater Adelaide, 4.8% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the suburb of Bridgewater have heart disease. Across Greater Adelaide,3.8% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Bridgewater, 60.7% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Adelaide sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 53.3%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 39 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 39th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 14 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 14th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 399 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 22nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 274 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 21 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 17.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 14 public transport stops within the suburb of Bridgewater.
The suburb of Bridgewater has 399 weekly trips across 21 routes, averaging 57 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 387 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 655 m away and the nearest school 846 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 14 stops nearby, 399 weekly trips, access rating 39 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 10 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 10th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 655 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 846 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 882 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 934 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 938 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 938 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 4.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 4.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 10.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 11.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 12.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bridgewater compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Bridgewater has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Bridgewater (SA) is $675 a week, +9.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Bridgewater reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Bridgewater's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 71% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Bridgewater rank among the top 1% of areas assessed nationally.
Bridgewater shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Bridgewater has relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Adelaide.
Bridgewater ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Bridgewater is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Bridgewater's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bridgewater (SA) has an estimated 3,849 residents, up 3.5% since the 2021 Census, with 19 projects tracked in the area around Bridgewater (SA).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bridgewater (SA).
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40158). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bridgewater (SA) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bridgewater (SA) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
