Moving to Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035
What the official numbers say about living in Bridgeman Downs — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $520 a week, against a median personal income of $2,878 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bridgeman Downs grew 47% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (7,445 → 10,938 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bridgeman Downs sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 25% work from home.
Nearest train station: Carseldine, about 3.3 km away.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 13 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 10 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 46 parks — see them all on the Bridgeman Downs profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dickson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4035 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bridgeman Downs profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Bridgeman Downs?
The census median rent is $520 a week.
Is Bridgeman Downs growing?
Population went from 7,445 (2011) to 10,938 (2021) — up 47% over the decade.
How far is Bridgeman Downs from the city?
About 13 km straight-line from the Brisbane CBD, with Carseldine station roughly 3.3 km away.
Which council area is Bridgeman Downs in?
Bridgeman Downs falls under Brisbane council and the federal electorate of Dickson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bridgeman Downs vs Carseldine · Bridgeman Downs vs Aspley.
Nearby guides: Carseldine · Aspley · Albany Creek · Zillmere · Chermside · Everton Park.