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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 comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Bridport has an estimated 1,884 residents, up from 1,742 at the 2021 Census — a change of 142 people, or 8.2%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bridport has an estimated population of 1,884 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 142 residents (8.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,742 individuals. The change is calculated from an estimated resident base of 1,853 determined by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside an extra 62 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level results in a density of 5.9 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
The 8.2% growth rate in the suburb of Bridport since the 2021 census was higher than the state average (4.0%) and the SA4 territory, positioning it as a leading growth area. Overseas migration served as the primary source of these demographic gains, acting as the sole contributor to population increases in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to SA2 areas. For locations lacking this coverage, and to calculate age cohort trends after 2032, LGA projections from the Tasmanian Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are utilized via a weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 divisions. These demographic projections point to an overall reduction in residency, with the population in the suburb of Bridport expected to contract by 218 persons by 2041. In contrast, expansion is anticipated within particular age cohorts, led by residents aged 75 to 84, who are projected to grow by 64 people. More details can be found in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
56 new dwellings have been approved in Bridport over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 6.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building permit data assigned from statistical regions shows that Bridport averages approximately 11 residential approvals yearly, summing to 56 dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 5 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 2.1 people moved to the area for each new dwelling built, pointing to steady demand that should underpin property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $396,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on higher-end, premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $3.9 million this financial year, reflecting a modest emphasis on commercial construction. In comparison to the Rest of Tas., building approvals per capita in Bridport are 13.0% lower, placing the area in the 61st percentile of all locations analyzed across the country. All new residential approvals have consisted of stand-alone houses, preserving the established low-density layout and prioritizing family-oriented properties. With approximately 245 residents per building approval, Bridport is experiencing a shifting property market. Given that the population is projected to stabilize or decline, Bridport is likely to experience decreased pressure on its housing stock, which may present favorable options for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bridport
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 43 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bridport, worth an estimated $4.66 billion. 8 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major developments have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects expected to influence this locality. Relevant regional projects include the Bass Offshore Wind Energy Project (BOWE), Marinus Link Stage 1, Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, and the Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, with detail on those most applicable provided below.
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Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project
Remediation and stabilisation of a 100-metre section of a Newnham Creek tributary. The project included reshaping, rock stabilisation, and revegetation with 2000 native plants to improve water quality, ecology, and park amenity.
Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades
A $3.1 million upgrade has been completed, delivering a new pavilion, resurfaced courts, improved lighting, and enhanced facilities for players, events, and the community. The project includes a commercial kitchen, cafe, and a function room.
Fermoy Estate
Fermoy Estate is a residential land subdivision in Legana, offering 38 prime residential lots and house and land packages. The estate is located close to the Legana Shopping Centre and the new Legana Primary School.
5 Thorne Avenue, Legana - Multiple Dwellings
Development application for the construction of two new dwellings.
Newnham Lanes Specialist Disability Accommodation
The former Mowbray Bowls Club site has been redeveloped into Newnham Lanes, a specialist disability accommodation project featuring eight state-of-the-art units, six of which are built to NDIS Robust SDA standards. It caters to individuals with varying needs, offering independent living options and support services in renovated existing buildings.
Alanvale Gardens
A completed subdivision of 86 residential properties in Newnham featuring a mix of 2-3 bedroom homes and townhouses designed for all age groups. The development offers modern, energy-efficient homes with low maintenance gardens, quality finishes including wall and ceiling insulation, reverse cycle heat pumps, and double glazing. Properties include open plan kitchens with quality appliances, secure garaging with automatic doors, and landscaped gardens with paved patio areas. Located in an NBN-compliant area with close proximity to the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College, and Launceston city center.
H2TAS Renewable Hydrogen and Ammonia Facility
Woodside Energy proposed a commercial-scale renewable hydrogen and ammonia production facility at Long Reach (Bell Bay), Tasmania. The phased development targeted up to 1.7 GW of electrolysis capacity, with an initial phase of up to 300 MW producing approximately 200,000 tpa of ammonia for export to Japan in partnership with Marubeni Corporation and IHI Corporation. A long-term lease was secured at Austrak Business Park in 2021. The EPA Tasmania commenced environmental assessment in April 2022, but Woodside withdrew its Tasmanian environmental applications on 23 August 2024 citing unfavourable economics and a shift in Tasmanian Government hydrogen grant policy toward domestic supply only.As of 2025, the project is effectively abandoned with no path to revival indicated by Woodside.
Fairlands Estate Residential Subdivision
Proposed masterplanned residential community on the Fairlands Estate comprising approximately 250 residential lots across a large landholding overlooking the Tamar River. The site is being marketed as a major development opportunity with concept plans including parklands, lakes and walking connections. As of June 2026 no formal development application has been publicly lodged or approved.
907 residents of Bridport are employed, from a labour force of 928. Unemployment sits at 2.3%, with participation at 58.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,568, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Bridport has a skilled labor force, with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%. As of March 2026, there are 907 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 1.7% below the Regional Tas. level of 3.9%, while the labor participation rate aligns with the Regional Tas. average of 58.8%. Census records show that a modest 8.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. Primary employment sectors for local workers are agriculture, forestry & fishing, construction, and accommodation & food services.
The region displays a marked concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing workers at 1.9 times the regional rate. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented at 9.8% compared to the regional benchmark of 16.5%. A comparison of the Census working population against local residents suggests that the area provides few local job openings. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.1% and total employment fell by 1.1%, keeping unemployment steady. This contrasts with Regional Tas., which saw employment rise by 1.8%, the labor force grow by 1.7%, and unemployment decline slightly. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand patterns in Bridport. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied to local industries to project future trends. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth varies. Adjusting these national rates to the local employment structure suggests employment in Bridport could rise by 5.3% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, representing a simple weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bridport is $1,242 a week (about $65,000 a year), with median personal income at $723 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,452 a year against an average of $86,181. The average runs 55% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records for the financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in Bridport had a median income of $55,452 and an average income of $86,181. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $49,689 and $59,358 in Regional Tas. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the financial year 2023, current estimated values would be roughly $61,524 for the median and $95,618 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that personal income sits in the 33rd percentile at $723 weekly, with household income in the 16th percentile.
The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 29.4% of residents (553 people), which is close to the 28.5% share seen across the broader region. Residents retain 87.6% of their income after housing costs, yet the area ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for total disposable income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bridport had 701 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 3% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in Bridport consisted of 94.6% stand-alone houses and 5.4% other formats like townhouses or apartments, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings across Regional Tas. Home ownership in Bridport was high at 46.3%, with 32.8% of properties mortgaged and 20.9% occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is higher than the Regional Tas. median of $1,274. The median weekly rent was $270, compared to $250 in Regional Tas. Nationally, Bridport mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bridport counted 701 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 758 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 62.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 19.5%, couples without children at 35.0%, and single parents at 8.1%. The remaining 37.1% are non-family households, with lone person households making up 34.8% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Bridport hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 170 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 977 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment levels show that 19.2% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights potential areas for educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 14.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 33.1%. Enrolment rates are high, with 25.1% of residents currently in study. This includes 12.4% attending primary school, 5.7% in secondary school, and 1.9% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Bridport means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.6% of residents in Bridport report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 61.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Bridport exhibits favorable health metrics based on chronic disease and mortality figures, showing low rates of illness among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 61% of the population (1,154 people), compared to 49.1% in Regional Tas. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 12.6% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.6% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas. Health outcomes are favorable for those under 65. Residents aged 65 and over make up 31.6% of the population (595 people), exceeding the Regional Tas.
proportion of 24.9%. Seniors in the area display above-average health profiles, matching national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bridport is largely Australian-born, at 91.8% of residents, with 2.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (37.6%) and Australian (33.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens making up 87.9% of the population, 91.8% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.6% of the population. The most pronounced difference is in the Other religious category, which stands at 0.8% compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas. The primary ancestries reported are English at 37.6%, Australian at 33.3%, and Scottish at 8.6%. Other groups show variations, with Dutch ancestry representing 1.4% of residents in Bridport compared to 1.7% in the region, Polish ancestry at 0.7% compared to 0.4%, and Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 2.6% compared to 4.1% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bridport is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 20.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 51 in Bridport is higher than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and the national median of 38. There is a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (17.3%) compared to Regional Tas., but fewer aged 45 - 54 (8.6%). The 65 - 74 demographic is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 8.2% to 9.6%, and the 75 to 84 group rose from 9.1% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.7% to 14.7%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 10.1% to 8.6%.
Looking toward 2041, age structure forecasts point to significant shifts. The 75 to 84 age bracket is expected to expand by 29% (58 people), moving from 197 to 256. The aging trend is reflected in the fact that residents aged 65+ account for all projected growth, while the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bridport
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,742 at the 2021 Census → 1,884 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL60074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.