Bridgeman Downs, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Bridgeman Downs QLD is 10,938 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bridgeman Downs is $1,092 per week ($56,784 per year). Median rent in Bridgeman Downs is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Bridgeman Downs has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Bridgeman Downs has a population density of 1,163 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bridgeman Downs is India. The most common religion is No religion (28.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgeman Downs is $2,500.

Population
10,938
Census 2021
Median income
$1,092/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$520/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bridgeman Downs vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Bridgeman Downs is $1,092 a week, 46% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 102nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $520 a week, $200 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBridgeman DownsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,092/wk$747/wk +46%$766/wk
Household income$2,878/wk$1,593/wk +81%$1,637/wk
Rent$520/wk$320/wk +63%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$1,625/mo +54%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.1%20.4% −2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bridgeman Downs, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bridgeman Downs Population

10,938 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bridgeman Downs Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,092/wk
$56,784 per year
Ranked 743 of 14,663
Median Rent
$520/wk
$2,253 per month
Ranked 502 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bridgeman Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,878/wk
Median rent $520/wk
Rent to income 18.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bridgeman Downs against your income

About $12,471 a month
Median rent $520/wk
Left after rent $2,358/wk
Rent share 18.1%

Bridgeman Downs Schools

9
schools nearby
7
government
1056
avg ICSEA score
6,701
total students
Aspley State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 690 students
1107
ICSEA
All Saints Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 616 students
1091
ICSEA
Albany Hills State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 829 students
1068
ICSEA
Aspley East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 849 students
1063
ICSEA
Good Shepherd Christian School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 214 students
1061
ICSEA
Albany Creek State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,550 students
1055
ICSEA
Albany Creek State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 667 students
1036
ICSEA
Aspley Special School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 142 students
1014
ICSEA
Aspley State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,144 students
1005
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bridgeman Downs Map

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Bridgeman Downs, Queensland: 27.3516°S, 152.9943°E

Bridgeman Downs Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Bridgeman Downs

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (5,326) Female 51.3% (5,613)

Population Density

1,163
people per km²
10,938 people · 9.4 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,071
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
6.1%
England
3.9%
New Zealand
2.8%
South Africa
2.1%
China
1.8%
Fiji
1.3%
Iran
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.5%
Hindi
2.4%
Malayalam
1.9%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.5%
Italian
1.4%
Cantonese
1.2%
Punjabi
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
32.5%
Australian
27.2%
Irish
11.3%
Indian
9.5%
Scottish
9.2%
Chinese
6.2%
Italian
6.0%
German
4.7%
Filipino
2.0%
Dutch
1.5%
South African
1.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
28.3%
Catholic
28.0%
Anglican
9.8%
Hinduism
7.2%
Not stated
3.9%
Uniting Church
3.7%
Baptist
3.7%
Christian (other)
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
60.8% 5,366
Separated
2.2% 195
Divorced
5.2% 462
Widowed
3.9% 343
Never married
27.8% 2,457

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.4%
Couple: no children
23.3%
Couple: no children under 15
23.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
11.5%
2 persons
33.0%
3 persons
20.1%
4 persons
23.3%
5 persons
8.4%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bridgeman Downs

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,590 occupied private dwellings in Bridgeman Downs at the 2021 Census, 16.9% were rented, 37.4% owned outright and 43.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 44 dwellings
Owned outright
37.4% 1,341 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.6% 1,567 dwellings
Rented
16.9% 606 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 37 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
2.3%
3 bedrooms
17.5%
4 bedrooms
55.8%
5 bedrooms
19.9%
6+ bedrooms
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.1%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.8%
1 vehicle
23.0%
2 vehicles
48.1%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bridgeman Downs

Employment

Employed full-time
43.9% 3,541 people
Employed part-time
22.2% 1,787 people
Unemployed
2.9% 232 people
Not in labour force
31.0% 2,502 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
42.4%
Managers
18.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%
Community & Personal Service
8.6%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.1%
$800-$999/wk
2.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.4%
$4,000+/wk
31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.3%
Did not go to work
15.3%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Bus
2.6%
Train
2.0%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Walked only
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
80.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.4%
Certificate III/IV
19.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
16.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.1%
Certificate I/II
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.3%
Health
19.5%
Engineering
14.4%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Education
7.8%
Information Technology
5.4%
Architecture & Building
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
20.8%
Secondary: Catholic
15.1%
Primary: Catholic
13.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.7%
Secondary: Government
12.6%
Pre-school
10.1%
Vocational Education
8.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.3%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
685
Asthma
358
Arthritis
288
Heart disease
273
Diabetes
257
Cancer
175
Lung condition
133
Stroke
80
Kidney disease
76
Dementia
22

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 1,124
Did not provide
86.9% 7,427

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.9% 1,445
Not a volunteer
83.1% 7,117

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.9% 76
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 22
Previously served
3.1% 267
Never served
95.7% 8,221

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.2%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
34.7%
3 children
15.7%
4 children
4.2%
5+ children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
26
1951: 1960
107
1961: 1970
168
1971: 1980
200
1981: 1990
432
1991: 2000
432
2001: 2010
1,124
2011: 2015
597
2016
134
2017
81
2018
90
2019
118
2020
60
2021
20

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.3%
moved in the last year
46.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,030
Moved from QLD
1,186
Moved: same area (SA2)
125
Moved from overseas
87
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from NSW
29
Moved from WA
14
Moved from NT
8
Moved from SA
7
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.2%
5: 14 hours
32.2%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
19.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.6%
Step family: no other children
7.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.5%
Other couple: children only
0.3%
Step family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,002/wk Rent: $365/wk $155/wk less rent
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Glenella
Income: $981/wk Rent: $450/wk $70/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bridgeman Downs

The closest suburb to Bridgeman Downs is Carseldine, 2.4 km away.

Carseldine
2.4 km away · income $856/wk · rent $435/wk
Albany Creek
2.6 km away · income $954/wk · rent $440/wk
Aspley
2.8 km away · income $846/wk · rent $415/wk
Brendale
3.3 km away · income $724/wk · rent $350/wk
McDowall
3.4 km away · income $1,059/wk · rent $470/wk
Fitzgibbon
3.8 km away · income $885/wk · rent $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgeman Downs

What is the population of Bridgeman Downs QLD?

The population of Bridgeman Downs QLD is 10,938 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,163 people per km². Bridgeman Downs is ranked #538 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bridgeman Downs?

The median personal income in Bridgeman Downs QLD is $1,092 per week, or $56,784 per year. The median household income is $2,878 per week. Family income is $3,071 per week. Bridgeman Downs is ranked #743 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bridgeman Downs?

Median rent in Bridgeman Downs QLD is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bridgeman Downs ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bridgeman Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bridgeman Downs QLD is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bridgeman Downs?

The median age in Bridgeman Downs QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bridgeman Downs a good suburb to live in?

Bridgeman Downs is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 10,938. The median income is $1,092/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30369. All dollar figures in AUD.