Glenelg Shire Council
Cape Bridgewater
Cape Bridgewater at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Cape Bridgewater.
Cape Bridgewater (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Cape Bridgewater has roughly 151 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.
Cape Bridgewater 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Bridgewater's population at 151, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
58
Family households
77%
Lone person
26%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$283/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cape Bridgewater.
Local schools for Cape Bridgewater
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Government School Catchment
Portland North Primary School
Portland Bay School
Bundarra Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Cape Bridgewater.
- What is the Cape Bridgewater postcode?
- Cape Bridgewater is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Bridgewater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $283.
- What schools are in Cape Bridgewater?
- There are 10 schools serving Cape Bridgewater on this page, including Portland North Primary School, St John's Lutheran School, Portland Bay School.
- How walkable is Cape Bridgewater?
- Cape Bridgewater has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cape Bridgewater?
- Cape Bridgewater is close to Cashmore, Gorae West, Mount Richmond, Portland West, Portland North.
- What is the population of Cape Bridgewater?
- Cape Bridgewater has approximately 151 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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