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Bridgetown, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Bridgetown is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,751. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,751 Population 204/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$19,604 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$19,604 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,751
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density204/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,604
Per Capita$19,604
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership80.5%
Housing Units1,100

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population2,751
Population Density204 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates-33.9624°, 116.1360°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,604
Median Age52.0 years

About Bridgetown

Bridgetown is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,751. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Bridgetown has a population of 2,751 with a density of 204 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,751
Total Population
204
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
13.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bridgetown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bridgetown is $19,604, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,604 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $377, 74% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 261 business establishments.

Income: Bridgetown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,604
74% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,604
Avg Weekly Wage$377

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)261

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bridgetown is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 80.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,100 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.5%
Owner-Occupied80.5%
Renter-Occupied19.5%
Housing Units1,100

Property Tax

Climate in Bridgetown

Bridgetown has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Feb (22°C), the coldest is Jul (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 753 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 13.5° / 30.2° 14.1
Feb 22°C / 72°F 13.8° / 30.1° 12.5
Mar 20.1°C / 68°F 12.3° / 27.9° 20.3
Apr 16.7°C / 62°F 9.4° / 24° 41.9
May 13.6°C / 56°F 6.9° / 20.3° 100.1
Jun 11.2°C / 52°F 5.1° / 17.3° 123.0
Jul 10.6°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.5° 134.8
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 5.4° / 17.1° 110.9
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18.2° 92.1
Oct 14.3°C / 58°F 7.6° / 21° 44.9
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 10° / 24.6° 36.6
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.6° 21.8
Bridgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (35.0 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates-33.9624°N, 116.1360°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 5, 2023.

Jan 24, 2022 23 km W of Wagin, Australia M4.9 112 km
Feb 5, 2023 24 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.4 110 km
Dec 13, 1991 46 km N of Mount Barker, Australia M4.4 146 km
Jan 22, 1999 20 km S of Kojonup, Australia M4.3 91 km
Feb 1, 2022 13 km S of Wagin, Australia M4.3 125 km
Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 103 km
Apr 8, 2009 43 km SW of Kojonup, Australia M4.1 72 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 44 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 142 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 53°F (11°C) 5.3 in
July 51°F (11°C) 5.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest

Bridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Bridgetown

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bridgetown Primary School
Saint Brigid's Catholic Primary School Bridgetown
Bridgetown High School
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Radio Stations near Bridgetown

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Southwest greatest hits AAC 130 kbps

Museums in Bridgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balingup Heritage Exhibition

Libraries in Bridgetown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bridgetown Regional Library0.0

Hotels in Bridgetown

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridgetown Hotel
Freemasons Hotel

Restaurants in Bridgetown

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridgetown Pottery & Tea Room
Chooks
Emporium Bistro

Cafes in Bridgetown

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mooreish & Co.
The Barking Cow
The Mulberry Tree

Theatres in Bridgetown

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bridgetown Repertory Theatre

Gas Stations in Bridgetown

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Bridgetown Roadhouse
Vibe

Banks in Bridgetown

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bankwest
Commonwealth Bank
Westpac

Breweries in Bridgetown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Cidery

Airports Near Bridgetown

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boyup Brook AirportSmall Airport
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Collie AirportCIESmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfieldSmall Airport
Hillman Farm AirportSmall Airport
Kin Kin Retreat AirstripSmall Airport
Manjimup AirportMJPSmall Airport
Nannup AirportSmall Airport
Northcliffe AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bridgetown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bridgetown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridgetown

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parish Church of St. Paul
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgetown

What is the population of Bridgetown?

Bridgetown has a population of 2,751 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 204 people per square mile, spread across 13.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bridgetown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,604, 74% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bridgetown?

Bridgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bridgetown?

Bridgetown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $377. There are 261 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bridgetown?

The median home value in Bridgetown is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 80.5%.

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