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Bridgeman Downs

9 km²

Bridgeman Downs is characterised by well-off households, mostly owner-occupied homes and far more university graduates than most areas.

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📍 Bridgeman Downs, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,501▲ +37.5%since 2011 Median age40 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over15.8%Children under 1519.4%People in a de facto relationship6.3%▲ +26.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.5%

Young adults (25–44)23.9%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Seniors (65+)15.8%

Youth (15–24)13.4%

Marital status

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (5%).

Married61%
Never married27%
Divorced5%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by India (7%) and England (5%).

Australia65.0%

India6.0%

England3.9%

New Zealand2.8%

South Africa2.0%

China1.8%

Philippines1.2%

Italy0.8%

Vietnam0.5%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is English at 29%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (10%).

English32.8%

Australian27.5%

Irish11.4%

Scottish9.6%

Indian9.4%

Chinese6.3%

Italian5.9%

German4.7%

Filipino2.0%

Dutch1.4%

Language

People using another language at home25.4%

Language used at home

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is English only at 87%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Hindi (3%).

English only72.5%

Mandarin2.6%

Hindi2.4%

Italian1.4%

Punjabi1.2%

Cantonese1.2%

Greek0.6%

Arabic0.5%

Tagalog0.5%

Vietnamese0.5%

Religion

People with no religion28.6%

Religious affiliation

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (30%) and Hinduism (7%).

Christianity58%
No religion30%
Hinduism7%
Buddhism2%
Other religions2%
Islam1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1275.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher38.7%

Highest year of school

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 10 (14%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1275.7%

Year 1013.3%

Year 114.1%

Year 9 or below4.0%

Highest qualification level

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Certificate III / IV (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Bachelor degree37.4%

Certificate III / IV18.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.1%

Postgraduate degree14.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Health (18%) and Engineering & related (15%).

Management & commerce24.4%

Health16.5%

Engineering & related14.3%

Society & culture10.8%

Education8.3%

Information technology4.6%

Architecture & building4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.6%

Natural & physical sciences3.4%

Creative arts3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,081▲ +39.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,846▲ +30.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,050▲ +28.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week22.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week44.7%

Household income distribution

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$4,000 or more29.6%

$1,500–$2,99927.0%

$3,000–$3,99915.1%

$650–$1,49914.8%

Under $6507.3%

Personal income distribution

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

Under $65033.7%

$650–$1,49927.5%

$1,500–$2,99924.9%

$3,000 or more10.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.6%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities3.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None70.4%

One condition17.9%

Two conditions4.5%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Arthritis (16%).

Other condition8.2%

Asthma7.3%

Arthritis6.7%

Mental health6.2%

Diabetes4.1%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.4%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid32.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.3%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families8.1%People living alone11.9%▲ +4.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 4 people (24%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people32.7%

4 people23.8%

3 people19.7%

1 person11.9%

5 people8.4%

6 or more3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$525▲ +41.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,500▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting15.0%Homes owned outright38.4%Separate (detached) houses87.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.6%▲ +2.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (15%).

Owned with a mortgage45%
Owned outright39%
Rented15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Separate house at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house88%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 5 or more (24%) and 3 bedrooms (17%).

4 bedrooms55.5%

5 or more23.9%

3 bedrooms17.2%

2 bedrooms2.1%

1 bedroom0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is $350–$549 at 54%, followed by $550–$749 (31%) and $750 or more (11%).

$350–$54951.9%

$550–$74929.8%

$750 or more10.2%

$200–$3494.0%

Under $2001.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $3,000 or more (35%) and $1,000–$1,799 (15%).

$1,800–$2,99936.1%

$3,000 or more33.7%

$1,000–$1,79914.2%

Under $1,00011.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.7%▼ -26.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 48%, followed by 1 vehicle (23%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles47.7%

1 vehicle23.1%

3 vehicles16.4%

4 or more10.9%

No vehicle1.7%

How people get to work

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Car (driver) at 66%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)55.5%

Worked at home21.1%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Bus2.0%

Train1.5%

Walked0.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.7%Recent arrivals from overseas10.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation68.8%Employed full-time60.3%

Industries people work in

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Professional & technical (10%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance19.4%

Professional & technical9.9%

Retail trade9.7%

Education & training8.8%

Construction7.1%

Public administration & safety6.7%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Transport & warehousing4.9%

Manufacturing4.1%

Finance & insurance4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals33.2%

Managers16.8%

Clerical & administrative13.9%

Community & personal service9.2%

Sales workers8.9%

Technicians & trades8.8%

Labourers4.5%

Machinery operators & drivers2.9%

Areas within Bridgeman Downs

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