TAS7030· Pop. 19,720Northern Midlands

BRIDGEWATER

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

1.8%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.7%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BRIDGEWATER shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$270/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.62%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BRIDGEWATER is a metropolitan TAS suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro TAS suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.8% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,295/wk

$71k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.8%

65.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+0.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

6.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

47%

38% apartments

Degree qualified

22.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.0 km

Regional

Days on market

31 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

53.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

57.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,256/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 7030

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Northern Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 952

Kempton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 932

Brighton Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 910

St Paul's Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 895

Bagdad Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 884

JRLF - East Derwent Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 800

JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 787

JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 772

🎓Secondary (2)

Brighton High School

Government · Yrs 7-11

ICSEA 921

JRLF - Senior School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 800

📚Combined (1)

Bothwell District High School

Government · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 893

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

69/ 100

9.4 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Disadvantaged

868ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

90/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 32 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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