Bridgewater TAS Property Investment
Northern Midlands · 7030 · Score: 64/100 · Hold
Bridgewater Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Bridgewater TAS Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.7% gross yield on a $528,346 median.
THE MARKET
Bridgewater has compounded at 3.7%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $440,580 in 2021 is worth $528,346 today. Properties are sitting on market for 35 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $633,596 by 2031.
- Median house: $528,346 | Units: $441,069
- Gross yield: 4.7% | Net yield: 3.2%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 4,592 | Owner-occupier rate: 65% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $475/wk | Days on market: 35 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $483/night | Occupancy: 35%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$61,759/yr
- vs long-term rent: $24,700/yr (+150% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Berriedale station 9.0km away
BULL CASE
If Bridgewater maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $607,598 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Bridgewater pull back 10-15% from $528,346, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- West Ulverstone (TAS): $607,146 median, 4.2% yield, 16.4% 1yr growth
- George Town (TAS): $465,431 median, 4.8% yield, 25.1% 1yr growth
- Glenorchy (TAS): $595,500 median, 5.1% yield, 9.3% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Bridgewater offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with low vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 5.2%.
- Entry range: $475,511 – $581,181
- Minimum gross yield to target: 5.0%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.7% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- +Strong population growth (2.5%/yr) driving demand
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (517 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
98
2020
129
2021
114
2022
85
2023
91
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 7030
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
19,720
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bridgewater TAS data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $475/wk median rent for Bridgewater. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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