Bridgewater, TAS 7030 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bridgewater is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7030, home to 4,592 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Northern Midlands local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$260 /wk
Population4,592
Median age31
Area17.3 km²
To CBD71 km
LGABrighton

Demographics

Population
4,592
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$944 /week
Median personal income
$512 /week
Median family income
$1,127 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Brighton
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$260 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
28%

Schools

  • Jrlf - Senior School Secondary · Government
  • Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School Primary · Government
  • Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School Primary · Government
  • Jrlf - Gagebrook Primary School Primary · Government
  • Brighton High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 40 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Gunn St after Finlay St bus · 33 m
  • Gunn St before Finlay St bus · 42 m
  • Gunn St after Marshalls Way bus · 191 m
  • Gunn St at Marshalls Way bus · 211 m
  • McShane Rd before Gunn St bus · 267 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 5 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 34 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 18 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 71.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 71.6% of the 2,285 resolvable premises in Bridgewater. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 27.5%
  • Fibre to the Node: 71.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 1,773 across the Brighton LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 14% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 813 other offences, 324 violent offences, 83 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Brighton — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bridgewater?

Bridgewater (TAS 7030) had 4,592 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Brighton local government area.

What is the median rent in Bridgewater?

The median advertised rent in Bridgewater is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bridgewater?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bridgewater covering government sectors. Nearest include: Jrlf - Senior School (0.5 km), Jrlf - East Derwent Primary School (1.5 km), Jrlf - Herdsmans Cove Primary School (2.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bridgewater?

Bridgewater is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (71.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bridgewater?

Across Brighton LGA, 1,773 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (813), violent (324), vehicle theft (83). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bridgewater?

In Bridgewater, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (71.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Bridgewater?

40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bridgewater centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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