Bridgewater

TAS 7030 · Brighton

4,592 (2021) → 4,830 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,592

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Bridgewater is a moderate growth suburb in Brighton, TAS 7030, about 19km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Bridgewater are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 31/100, and is right by the coast. Bridgewater has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

19.1 km

To Hobart CBD

1.5 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

4,592

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$944

vs NSW median-49.0%

Bachelor degree or higher12.3%

Born in Australia83.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,480 / 139 / 56

Top countries of birth: England (0.96%), Philippines (0.72%), Pakistan (0.52%), New Zealand (0.46%), China (0.37%)

Top languages: Urdu (0.54%), Indonesian (0.39%), Filipino (0.28%), Arabic (0.24%), Mandarin (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 885 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Northern Christian SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 928
St Paul's Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 881
JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 822
JRLF - Senior SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 816

Nearby (within 10km)

Brighton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 913
JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 793
JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 759
St Virgil's CollegeCombined · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1024
Austins Ferry Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 907
Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.3kmICSEA 990
Claremont CollegeSecondary · Government · 8kmICSEA 909
Windermere Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 918
St Francis Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 8.9kmICSEA 849

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

46Bus

CBD commute (est.)69 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

88 in suburbParks

66 in suburbPlaygrounds

93 in suburbPools

11 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

3029 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachWindermere Beach (8.3 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Hobart Hospital (18.6 km)

Nearest vet7.2 km

Nearest airportHobart (25.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.22

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above2 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.44

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.27%

Projected population 20415,889

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Brighton

BrightonData not available27transport Herdsmans CoveData not available55transport GagebrookData not available54transport HoneywoodData not available28transport Old BeachData not available32transport DromedaryData not available24transport

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Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater

How far is Bridgewater from Hobart CBD?

Bridgewater is about 19.1 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Bridgewater?

Bridgewater has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 862 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Bridgewater?

Bridgewater has a transport score of 31/100 and 46 bus stops.