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Bridgewater, VIC
R-Score 97 / 100 — ranked #572 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Bridgewater Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 97 / 100 | Ranked #572 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $465,000 | +50% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $600/wk | Implies a 6.7% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 33.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | Part of Loddon (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 79/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Bridgewater, VIC
Is Bridgewater VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Bridgewater (VIC 3516) scores 97/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #572 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $465,000, median rent of $600/wk, gross yield of 6.7%, and vacancy of 33.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Bridgewater VIC?
The current median property price in Bridgewater (VIC) is $465,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +50% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Bridgewater currently spend a median of 12 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Bridgewater VIC?
In Bridgewater (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 6.7%. The suburb vacancy rate is 33.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Bridgewater VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Bridgewater against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Bridgewater Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Bridgewater VIC located in?
Bridgewater (VIC, postcode 3516) is located in the Loddon council area (LGA). Across Loddon, the council-wide average R-Score is 79/100 across 85 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.