Overall score
Bridgewater
51.4/100
Brighton
52.0/100
Bridgewater vs Brighton, TAS suburb comparison
Brighton for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BridgewaterBrighton
Crime rate
Bridgewater
637.0 / 1k
Brighton
520.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgewater
32
Brighton
47
Population
Bridgewater
4,592
Brighton
4,983
Metric leadBridgewater 4Brighton 51 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bridgewater | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 637.0 / 1k | 520.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 28 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 47 |
| Population | 4,592 | 4,983 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bridgewater is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Brighton is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Bridgewater tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Brighton stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Brighton, while Bridgewater remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.