Bridgewater vs Mount George
The verdict
Mount George is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.03M in Bridgewater. Bridgewater rates higher for liveability (42 vs 27). Mount George has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 66 min).
Scores
BridgewaterMount George
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 44 |
| Transport | 31 | 30 |
| Education | 81 | 81 |
| Liveability | 42 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,719 | 276 |
| Median age | 40 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,042 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.5% | 53.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bridgewater Declining · Mount George Declining
Property
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $958K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 8.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $625 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 81 | 725 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 27 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,560 | 1,449 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,089 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bridgewater · Mount George
Transport
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.4 km | 12.0 km |
Liveability
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.0 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.0 km | 16.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 13.9 km |
Population & growth
| Bridgewater | Mount George | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,719 | 276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,847 | 286 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,645 | 270 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.89% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bridgewater or Mount George?
Mount George is more affordable, with a median house price of $958K versus $1.03M.
Which has better public transport, Bridgewater or Mount George?
Bridgewater has the higher transport score (Bridgewater 31/100 vs Mount George 30/100).
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