Bridport at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,742
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bridport.
The postcode for Bridport is 7262 (TAS).
Bridport (7262) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Bridport has roughly 1,742 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Bridport scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bridport's population at 1,742, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,742
Median age
51
Family households
63%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
1,742
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Bridport.
Local schools for Bridport
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Government School Catchment
Bridport Primary School
Scottsdale High School
Scottsdale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bridport.
- What is the Bridport postcode?
- Bridport is in the 7262 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- Where is Bridport?
- Bridport is a regional suburb in TAS, postcode 7262, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bridport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Bridport?
- There are 3 schools serving Bridport on this page, including Bridport Primary School, Scottsdale High School, Scottsdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Bridport?
- Bridport has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Bridport?
- Bridport is close to Jetsonville, Blumont, Waterhouse, Nabowla, Lietinna.
- What is the population of Bridport?
- The population of Bridport is approximately 1,742 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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