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| Locality | Bridgewater |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Brighton Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.73144 |
| Longitude | 147.23569 |
| Population | 4,065 |
| Density | 245.8 /km² |
| Area | 16.5 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 7030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 18 km north-northwest |
Bridgewater is a locality in the Brighton Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,065. The locality covers an area of 16.5 km², giving a population density of about 245.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km north-northwest of Hobart. Bridgewater is located at 42.7314°S, 147.2357°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7030. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bridgewater rests where the Derwent River begins to broaden, its waters carrying the scent of the estuary and the distant sea. It lies 18.4 km north-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 336°T), and is situated 12.6 km north of Glenorchy. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, and dotted with resilient eucalypts that cast long shadows as the sun dips low. The air carries a particular stillness, a quiet hum of life that settles over the scattered properties and the occasional cluster of houses, a feeling of being at the edge of something larger, where the land meets the water. The colour of the earth, a rich ochre in places, speaks of its underlying fertility, a promise of growth that has sustained life here for generations.
The history of Bridgewater is tied to the fertile plains and the vital river, a place where early settlers found rich soil for farming and grazing. For many years, its economy has been shaped by the land, with agricultural pursuits – the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock – forming the backbone of its livelihood. This quiet industriousness is reflected in the unassuming nature of the place, where progress has been steady rather than dramatic. Bridgewater’s connection to the wider region, particularly its proximity to Hobart, has also influenced its character, offering a blend of rural tranquility and easy access to urban amenities. The river itself, a constant presence, has always been a pathway, a source of sustenance, and a silent witness to the unfolding story of this corner of Tasmania.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bridgewater, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -42.73144, 147.23569. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bridgewater, in the Brighton Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bridgewater includes the postcode (7030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Brighton Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bridgewater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |