Overall score
Bridgewater
36.0/100
Brighton
33.0/100
Bridgewater vs Brighton, TAS Suburb Comparison
Bridgewater for retirees and investment; Brighton for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BridgewaterBrighton
Crime rate
Bridgewater
71.1 / 1k
Brighton
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgewater
42
Brighton
51
Population
Bridgewater
4,592
Brighton
4,983
Metric leadBridgewater 6Brighton 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBridgewater
- Best for familiesBrighton
- Best for investmentBridgewater
- Best for best schoolsBrighton
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 | 36.0/100 | 33.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.9/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 28 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 51 |
| Green cover | 6.0% | 4.1% |
| 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, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Brighton stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a larger local community.
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.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.