Bridgewater
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Bridgewater is a small, riverside suburb of Hobart, Tasmania, known for its community atmosphere, proximity to the Derwent River, and green open spaces. Offering affordable living and easy access to Tasmania's capital, it attracts local families and those seeking a quieter lifestyle near the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
4,592
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-42.74°, 147.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
66
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,875
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
619 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
HBA
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.