Bridgewater

SA 5155 • Greater Adelaide

3,719
Population (2021)
$50,024
Median Income
6.87 km²
Area
428m
Elevation

About Bridgewater

Bridgewater is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Adelaide Hills (District Council) area. With a population of 3,719 and a median income of $50,024, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 6.87 km² at an elevation of 428m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

Situated at an elevation of 428m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Bridgewater offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Bridgewater falls under postcode 5155 and is governed by Adelaide Hills Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heysen electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5155
Urban Area
Adelaide Hills
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.01°, 138.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
6.87 km²
Elevation
428m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Bridgewater Village Shopping Centre Carey Gulley Road Bridgewater 5155 SA

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,558
Census 2021
3,719
4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,016
Income 2021
$50,024
19.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,059
Born Overseas 582

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 249
  • 2. Germany 41
  • 3. New Zealand 37
  • 4. United States 25
  • 5. Netherlands 19
  • 6. Scotland 14
  • 7. Japan 12
  • 8. China 11
  • 9. India 10
  • 10. South Africa 10
  • 11. Canada 9
  • 12. Ireland 8
  • 13. France 7
  • 14. South Korea 7
  • 15. Malta 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,871
Australian 1,420
Scottish 480
German 454
Irish 428
Italian 134
Dutch 94
Polish 50
Welsh 47
Chinese 41

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,193
Both parents born in Australia
768
Both parents born overseas
676
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
63.5%
Christianity
29.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Hinduism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
245 (6.6%)
5-14 years
567 (15.2%)
15-19 years
235 (6.3%)
20-24 years
144 (3.9%)
25-34 years
363 (9.8%)
35-44 years
548 (14.7%)
45-54 years
570 (15.3%)
55-64 years
471 (12.7%)
65-74 years
400 (10.8%)
75-84 years
131 (3.5%)
85+ years
44 (1.2%)

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