Overall score
Aldgate
52.7/100
Bridgewater
49.4/100
Aldgate vs Bridgewater, SA suburb comparison
Aldgate for retirees; Bridgewater for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldgateBridgewater
Crime rate
Aldgate
15.7 / 1k
Bridgewater
14.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldgate
136
Bridgewater
55
Population
Aldgate
3,471
Bridgewater
3,719
Metric leadAldgate 6Bridgewater 4across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAldgate
- Best for familiesBridgewater
- Best for investmentBridgewater
- Best for best valueBridgewater
- Best for best schoolsBridgewater
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Aldgate | Bridgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.7 / 1k | 14.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 14 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 55 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 47 |
| Population | 3,471 | 3,719 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aldgate is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Bridgewater is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Aldgate is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Bridgewater answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Aldgate if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Bridgewater for families and investors.