Bridgewater - Gagebrook, TAS 7079
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Hobart's centre.
- Country charm
- $250/wk Median
- 55.6% Renters
Bridgewater - Gagebrook Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.2k
- Median age
- 31
- Median weekly rent
- $250
- To the CBD
- 22km
- Walkability
- 6.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Bridgewater - Gagebrook Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Bridgewater - Gagebrook offers a genuinely different pace from Hobart's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $250 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 8,150, with 55.6% renting rather than owning.
Around Bridgewater - Gagebrook
Bridgewater - Gagebrook Railway Precinct
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Bridgewater - Gagebrook Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Bridgewater - Gagebrook
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bridgewater - Gagebrook
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bridgewater - Gagebrook.
Is Bridgewater - Gagebrook a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bridgewater - Gagebrook has a 55.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Bridgewater - Gagebrook?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Bridgewater - Gagebrook is $250. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $250 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Bridgewater - Gagebrook walkable?
Bridgewater - Gagebrook carries a walkability score of 6.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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