Bridgetown (WA)

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Based on demographic assessments from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with fresh address confirmations by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Bridgetown is calculated to have approximately 3,800 residents in May 2026. This marks an expansion of 632 people (19.9%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,168 residents. The calculation is derived from a resident population of 3,790, determined by Districts through the analysis of the newest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an extra 49 validated new addresses registered since the census date. This population level yields a density ratio of 108 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial area per resident and prospects for additional growth. The 19.9% rate of expansion in the suburb of Bridgetown since the 2021 census was higher than that of the SA3 area (9.3%) and the national benchmark, establishing it as a leading growth locality in the region. Local population growth was majorly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately of the total demographic growth over recent times.

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Bridgetown contains a capable labour pool, with strong representation in key service industries, a jobless rate of only 2.8%, and 2.2% growth in estimated employment over the preceding year, according to Districts aggregations of local statistical data. In March 2026, there were 1,813 employed local citizens, with an unemployment rate sitting 0.7% below the 3.5% reported for Regional WA, while labour participation is significantly lower (57.5% compared with 65.6% in Regional WA). According to Census records, a modest 10.1% of local workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.

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The most recent postcode level ATO statistics from Districts for financial year 2023 show that income levels in Bridgetown are below the national average, with a median of $43,485 and an average of $58,923. In contrast, Regional WA registered a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392. Using the Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, present valuations would stand at roughly $48,238 for the median and $65,363 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in Bridgetown all rank between the 6th and 9th percentiles in Australia. Distribution patterns reveal that the largest category consists of 30.8% earning $400 - 799 weekly (1,170 residents), which differs from the metropolitan area where the - bracket is the leader at . Challenges regarding housing affordability are severe, with just of income remaining, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The mix of housing types in Bridgetown during the most recent Census consisted of 94.2% stand-alone houses and 5.8% other options (such as townhouses, units, and alternative housing), compared to Regional WA's split of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Bridgetown was far higher than the regional average, reaching 44.0%, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (36.9%) or occupied by renters (19.0%). The median monthly home loan payment for the locality was far lower than the regional average at $1,400, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $300, compared to Regional WA's metrics of $1,560 and $265. Nationally, mortgage costs in Bridgetown are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels sit far beneath the national figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 68.1%, consisting of 21.4% couples with children, 38.0% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 31.9%, with single-person households at 30.3% and group homes making up 1.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 individuals is smaller than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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Educational markers in the region present challenges, as the university graduation rate (18.2%) sits considerably below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is very common, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (32.1%).

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Public transit assessment indicates there are 2 operational transit stops in Bridgetown, utilizing a combination of buses. These transit stops are served by 3 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 12 passenger trips per week. Transit access is classified as limited, with local residents situated an average of 1761 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers travel outside the area to work, with cars remaining the main transit choice at 90%, and 6% of people walking. The average number of vehicles per household is 1.5. A small proportion of 10.1% of workers work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).

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Health statistics demonstrate favorable trends for local residents, with Districts' analysis of mortality and health issues revealing results that align with national averages. The occurrence of typical medical conditions is low for both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, at around 51% of the total population (~1,922 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Bridgetown exhibits low levels of cultural diversity, with 74.3% of residents born in Australia, 87.7% holding citizenship, and 96.4% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 40.1% of the local population. However, the most pronounced disproportion was found in the Other category, which represents 0.7% of the population, matching the 0.7% proportion in Regional WA.

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The median age in Bridgetown is 51 years, which is notably older than Regional WA's median of 40 and significantly higher than the Australian median of 38. The age distribution shows a high concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds (17.8%), while the 35 - 44 cohort is smaller (8.8%) than in Regional WA. This 65 - 74 concentration is well above the national level of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 25 to 34 age bracket expanded from 7.3% to 9.4% of the population, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 8.2% to 10.2%. Conversely, the 65 to group decreased from to . Demographic projections suggest that Bridgetown's age structure will change notably by with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while declines are projected for the + and to age brackets.

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Bridgetown currently has an estimated 163 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 101 children aged 0-2 and 68 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 17% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 45% by 2041 (to approximately 236 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 356. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.