Bridgeman Downs · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Bridgeman Downs

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly home loan payments are much higher than most areas in Bridgeman Downs, where costs are significantly above state and national figures. This is a wealthy residential pocket where almost every home is a large house, and very few people rent.

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📍 Bridgeman Downs, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Bridgeman Downs sits — Median rent (weekly)

$525 ▲ +41.9%
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Bridgeman Downs — higher than 91% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Bridgeman Downs$525
4035, QLD $470
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure at $2,500, up $333 since 2011. Rent is also among the highest for similar areas, with a typical weekly cost of $525.

$525 ▲ +41.9%

Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $370
  • 2016: $420
  • 2021: $525

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,500 ▲ +15.4%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: $2,167
  • 2016: $2,237
  • 2021: $2,500

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Bridgeman Downs, $350–$549 is the majority at 54%; $550–$749 is next at 31%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Bridgeman Downs splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (38%) and $3,000 or more (35%), with $1,000–$1,799 at 15%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong here, with 38.4% of homes owned outright, which is well above the Queensland figure. Very few people rent, at just 15.0%, a rate far below the national average.

15.0% ▲ +14.0%

Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 13.2%
  • 2016: 13.7%
  • 2021: 15.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

38.4% ▼ -11.5%

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 43.4%
  • 2016: 43.4%
  • 2021: 38.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Bridgeman Downs, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Rented (15%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost all homes are large, with 96.6% having three or more bedrooms and 87.9% being separate houses. This abundance of space means there are only 0.70 people per bedroom, much lower than most areas.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

87.9% ▼ -1.1%

Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 88.8%
  • 2016: 91.7%
  • 2021: 87.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

96.6% ▲ +2.7%

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 94.3%
  • 2021: 96.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Bridgeman Downs, Separate house is the majority at 88%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Bridgeman Downs, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 5 or more is next at 24%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Bridgeman Downs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/302011023/bridgeman-downs/topic/housing-dwellings