Bridport (Tas.)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with updated addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Bridport has an estimated population of 1,884 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 142 residents (8.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 1,742 individuals. The change is calculated from an estimated resident base of 1,853 determined by Districts using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside an extra 62 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level results in a density of 5.9 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The 8.2% growth rate in the suburb of Bridport since the 2021 census was higher than the state average (4.0%) and the SA4 territory, positioning it as a leading growth area. Overseas migration served as the primary source of these demographic gains, acting as the sole contributor to population increases in recent times.

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Data aggregated by Districts indicates that Bridport has a skilled labor force, with a strong presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, and an unemployment rate of only 2.3%. As of March 2026, there are 907 employed residents. The unemployment rate sits 1.7% below the Regional Tas. level of 3.9%, while the labor participation rate aligns with the Regional Tas. average of 58.8%. Census records show that a modest 8.4% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.

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ATO records for the financial year 2023 aggregated by Districts indicate that taxpayers in Bridport had a median income of $55,452 and an average income of $86,181. These figures are among the highest nationwide, compared to $49,689 and $59,358 in Regional Tas. respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the financial year 2023, current estimated values would be roughly $61,524 for the median and $95,618 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reports that personal income sits in the 33rd percentile at $723 weekly, with household income in the 16th percentile. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 29.4% of residents (553 people), which is close to the share seen across the broader region. Residents retain of their income after housing costs, yet the area ranks in the th percentile nationally for total disposable income.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential structures in Bridport consisted of 94.6% stand-alone houses and 5.4% other formats like townhouses or apartments, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings across Regional Tas. Home ownership in Bridport was high at 46.3%, with 32.8% of properties mortgaged and 20.9% occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,300, which is higher than the Regional Tas. median of $1,274. The median weekly rent was $270, compared to $250 in Regional Tas. Nationally, Bridport mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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Families make up 62.9% of households, consisting of couples with children at 19.5%, couples without children at 35.0%, and single parents at 8.1%. The remaining 37.1% are non-family households, with lone person households making up 34.8% and group households at 2.1%. The median household size of 2.1 people is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.

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Educational attainment levels show that 19.2% of residents hold university qualifications, which is below the national average of 30.4%. This gap highlights potential areas for educational programs. Bachelor degrees are held by 14.7% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.7% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is prominent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 33.1%.

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Bridport exhibits favorable health metrics based on chronic disease and mortality figures, showing low rates of illness among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 61% of the population (1,154 people), compared to 49.1% in Regional Tas. and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens making up 87.9% of the population, 91.8% born in Australia, and 97.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.6% of the population. The most pronounced difference is in the Other religious category, which stands at 0.8% compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas.

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The median age of 51 in Bridport is higher than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and the national median of 38. There is a higher proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (17.3%) compared to Regional Tas., but fewer aged 45 - 54 (8.6%). The 65 - 74 demographic is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort grew from 8.2% to 9.6%, and the 75 to 84 group rose from 9.1% to 10.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from to , and the to group declined from to . Looking toward age structure forecasts point to significant shifts. The to age bracket is expected to expand by ( people), moving from to . The aging trend is reflected in the fact that residents aged + account for all projected growth, while the to and to age brackets are projected to shrink.

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Bridport currently has an estimated 105 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 51 children aged 0-2 and 35 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 19% by 2041 (to approximately 85 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 152. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.