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Bridgewater, Australia
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Bridgewater is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,719. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a town in South Australia, located in the Adelaide Hills to the south-east of the Adelaide city centre.
People
Economy
BHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 3,719 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.0140°, 138.7665° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.4 inches (466 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $32,516 |
| Median Age | 40.0 years |
About Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,719. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bridgewater vs Australia Average
Income: Bridgewater vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $32,516 |
| 57% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,516 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $625 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 353 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $225,400 |
| 20% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,127 |
| 3% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 89.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.5% |
| Housing Units | 1,488 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bridgewater
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 734 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.0140°N, 138.7665°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (0.9").
Schools in Bridgewater
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Arbury Park Outdoor School | - | - | - | - |
| Hills Christian Community School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bridgewater
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Adelaide | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Adelaide | news, talkback | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM | adelaide, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J (SA) | abc, alternative | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM (SA) | classical, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 5MBS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Italiana 531 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) | 80's, rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Lofty 88.9 | - | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) | commercial, easy listening | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WOW FM 100.5 | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 5EBI 103.1 FM | mix | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) | adelaide, blues | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Bridgewater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Museum | ||||
| Australian Heritage Services | ||||
| Ayers House - National Trust | ||||
| Beaumont House - National Trust | ||||
| Carrick Hill | ||||
| Classic Jet Fighter Museum | ||||
| Gamble Cottage-National Trust | ||||
| Gilbert's Motor Museum | ||||
| Gumeracha & District History Centre Inc. | ||||
| Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum | ||||
| Marion Historic Village Museum | ||||
| Migration Museum South Australia | ||||
| MOD. | ||||
| Museum of Economic Botany | ||||
| Nairne Museum | ||||
| National Motor Museum | ||||
| National Motor Museum | ||||
| Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust | ||||
| R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum | ||||
| RA&HS Museum & Archives | ||||
| Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum | ||||
| South Australian Museum | ||||
| Stangate House and Garden - National Trust | ||||
| Strathalbyn Police Station and Courthouse Museum - National Trust | ||||
| Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Uniting Church in Australia History Centre | ||||
| Unley Museum | ||||
| Vickers Vimy Exhibition | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse - National Trust | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse Museum |
Libraries in Bridgewater
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barr Smith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Campbelltown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Tea Tree Gully Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Civic Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coventry Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Enfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flinders University Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goodwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greenacres Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gumeracha Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindmarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingle Farm Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeffrey Smart Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marion Cultural Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mawson Lakes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitcham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mount Barker Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Paradise Primary School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Holme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prospect Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of South Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Strathalbyn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Torrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodcroft Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodville Library and Civic Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bridgewater
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Central Markets | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Brickworks Market | |||||
| Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport |
Breweries in Bridgewater
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Boys | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Gulf Brewery | ||||
| Left Barrel Brewery | ||||
| Lobethal Bierhaus | ||||
| Penny Red Brewery.. | ||||
| Yellow Matter | ||||
| Yellow Matter |
Stadiums & Teams in Bridgewater
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bridgewater
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | - | Medium Airport |
| Adelaide Parafield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aldinga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aldinga private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calvin Grove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Gardens Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Claremont Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Gawler Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Goolwa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh Island private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Huntfield Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lower Light Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lyndoch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Meningie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murray Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rollo's Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rowland Flat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sedan Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Steinfeld Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stonefield Gliding | - | Small Airport |
| Strathalbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Truro Flat Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Woodside Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bridgewater
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Primary Health Care Services |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridgewater
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christian Community | |
| Hills Baptist Church Verdun |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bridgewater?
Bridgewater has a population of 3,719 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 309.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.
Is Bridgewater expensive to live in?
The median household income is $32,516, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.
How is the job market in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $625. There are 353 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bridgewater?
The median home value in Bridgewater is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 89.5%.