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Victoria · Postcode 3516
Bridgewater On Loddon postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 162 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Bridgewater On Loddon at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Bridgewater On Loddon vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bridgewater On Loddon | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,242 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $215 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Bridgewater On Loddon is a locality 162 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3516. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Loddon.
According to the 2021 Census, Bridgewater On Loddon has a population of 341 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,242, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 8 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Bridgewater On Loddon includes a median weekly rent of $215, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 136 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bridgewater On Loddon scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Bridgewater On Loddon is served by Bridgewater Primary School.
Bridgewater On Loddon is part of the Loddon - Elmore statistical area in Victoria.
Bridgewater On Loddon details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3516 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 341 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,242/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $609/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $215 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 138/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 136 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -36.6047192 |
| Longitude | 143.9405609 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 162 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Loddon - Elmore |
| Local Government | Loddon |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Ripon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 49 (14.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 78 (22.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 88 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 98 (28.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 58 (17.0%) |
| Asthma | 48 (14.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 15 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (3.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 43 (32.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 51 (38.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (26.1%) |
Schools in Bridgewater On Loddon
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bridgewater On Loddon. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.