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Bridgewater (SA)

7 km²

Bridgewater (SA) has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a large population.

It's also marked by slightly above-average household incomes and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Bridgewater (SA), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,719▲ +6.3%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over15.5%Children under 1521.8%People in a de facto relationship14.2%▲ +25.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)28.2%

Young adults (25–44)24.3%

Children (0–14)21.8%

Seniors (65+)15.5%

Youth (15–24)10.2%

Marital status

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (11%).

Married49%
Never married34%
Divorced11%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.3%

England6.7%

New Zealand1.0%

China0.3%

India0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Philippines0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (10%).

English50.3%

Australian38.2%

Scottish12.9%

German12.2%

Irish11.5%

Italian3.6%

Dutch2.5%

Chinese1.1%

Greek0.9%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home5.0%

Language used at home

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only92.8%

Mandarin0.2%

Italian0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion63.5%

Religious affiliation

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is No religion at 67%, followed by Christianity (31%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion67%
Christianity31%
Buddhism1%
Judaism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher38.8%

Highest year of school

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Year 12 at 72%, followed by Year 11 (15%) and Year 10 (10%).

Year 1270.1%

Year 1114.6%

Year 109.7%

Year 9 or below2.9%

Highest qualification level

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree34.7%

Certificate III / IV22.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.9%

Postgraduate degree12.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.9%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Society & culture at 16%, followed by Health (15%) and Management & commerce (15%).

Society & culture15.4%

Health14.3%

Management & commerce14.1%

Engineering & related11.8%

Education11.4%

Creative arts7.2%

Natural & physical sciences5.2%

Architecture & building5.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Agriculture & environment3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$962▲ +32.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,042▲ +37.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,394▲ +36.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.5%

Household income distribution

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99933.1%

$650–$1,49924.0%

$3,000–$3,99913.6%

Under $65012.6%

$4,000 or more10.9%

Personal income distribution

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65035.5%

$650–$1,49933.5%

$1,500–$2,99923.9%

$3,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.5%People with a mental health condition9.9%People needing help with daily activities2.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.1%

One condition21.1%

Two conditions5.4%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Mental health at 21%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (20%).

Mental health9.9%

Asthma9.8%

Other condition9.3%

Arthritis7.8%

Diabetes2.9%

Heart disease2.9%

Cancer2.6%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.9%People providing unpaid care13.9%People caring for children unpaid36.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.6%People living alone23.7%▲ +4.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 4 people (20%).

2 people32.5%

1 person23.7%

4 people20.1%

3 people14.7%

5 people6.3%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +25.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +1.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting10.2%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses98.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.0%▲ +3.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 53%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (10%).

Owned with a mortgage53%
Owned outright35%
Rented10%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house99%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms50.5%

4 bedrooms26.4%

2 bedrooms13.9%

5 or more6.2%

1 bedroom1.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is $350–$549 at 62%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and $550–$749 (8%).

$350–$54955.9%

$200–$34922.4%

$550–$7497.0%

Under $2003.5%

$750 or more2.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 39%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$1,000–$1,79937.7%

$1,800–$2,99936.1%

Under $1,00014.0%

$3,000 or more8.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.4%▼ -45.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles44.8%

1 vehicle32.7%

3 vehicles14.1%

4 or more6.9%

No vehicle1.4%

How people get to work

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 72%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Bus (5%).

Car (driver)61.4%

Worked at home15.2%

Bus4.0%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Walked0.9%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.7%Recent arrivals from overseas4.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.4%Labour-force participation71.0%Employed full-time55.6%

Industries people work in

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.9%

Education & training12.4%

Professional & technical10.4%

Public administration & safety8.4%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Construction7.3%

Retail trade6.4%

Manufacturing5.1%

Administrative & support3.5%

Arts & recreation3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Bridgewater (SA), the largest group is Professionals at 35%, followed by Managers (15%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals34.7%

Managers14.4%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Community & personal service11.1%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Labourers6.3%

Sales workers6.2%

Machinery operators & drivers2.2%

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