Bridgewater On Loddon at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
341
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Bridgewater On Loddon.
The postcode for Bridgewater On Loddon is 3516 (VIC).
Bridgewater On Loddon (3516) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.
Bridgewater On Loddon has roughly 341 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bridgewater On Loddon scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bridgewater On Loddon's population at 341, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
341
Median age
50
Family households
67%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$208/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$215/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
341
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bridgewater On Loddon.
Local schools for Bridgewater On Loddon
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Government School Catchment
Bridgewater Primary School
Inglewood Primary School
Tarnagulla Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bridgewater On Loddon.
- What is the Bridgewater On Loddon postcode?
- Bridgewater On Loddon is in the 3516 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- Where is Bridgewater On Loddon?
- Bridgewater On Loddon is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3516, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Bridgewater On Loddon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $208, for units it's $215.
- What schools are in Bridgewater On Loddon?
- There are 20 schools serving Bridgewater On Loddon on this page, including Bridgewater Primary School, St Mary's School, Inglewood Primary School.
- How walkable is Bridgewater On Loddon?
- Bridgewater On Loddon has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bridgewater On Loddon?
- Bridgewater On Loddon is close to Bridgewater, Bullabul, Inglewood, Bridgewater North, Derby.
- What is the population of Bridgewater On Loddon?
- The population of Bridgewater On Loddon is approximately 341 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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