Aldgate vs Bridgewater
Bridgewater (median $1,048,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Aldgate ($1,205,000). Over the past year, Bridgewater (+5.1%) ran 30.0 percentage points ahead of Aldgate (-24.9%) on house-price growth.
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Aldgate and Bridgewater side by side
| Measure | Aldgate | Bridgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,205,000 | $1,048,000 |
| Median unit | $348,480 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -24.9% | +5.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $810/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 3,471 | 3,719 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1057 mm | 1057 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Aldgate scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aldgate (1078) sits above Bridgewater (1074).
- For buyers
- Bridgewater is the lower entry point at $1,048,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bridgewater carries both higher gross yield (4.02% vs 2.80%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Aldgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1074). Aldgate also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Aldgate vs Bridgewater: common questions
Is Aldgate or Bridgewater cheaper to buy in?
Bridgewater has the lower median house price at $1,048,000, roughly 13% below Aldgate ($1,205,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Aldgate or Bridgewater?
Over the past 12 months, Bridgewater grew +5.1% vs -24.9% in Aldgate, a gap of 30.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Aldgate or Bridgewater have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aldgate scores 1078 vs 1074 in Bridgewater. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Aldgate or Bridgewater?
Aldgate scores 42/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aldgate or Bridgewater?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in Bridgewater vs 2.80% in Aldgate. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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