NSW · Singleton Council
Bridgman, 2330
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Bridgman offers a slower smaller community life in Singleton, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities against similar regional towns, even with housing affordability and community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 242
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,650
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 81
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,247
- Employment rate
- 70.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 6 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- 226 Goorangoola Rd
- 226 Goorangoola Rd
- 257 Goorangoola Rd
- Mt Pleasant Public School, Goorangoola Rd
- Mt Pleasant Public School, Goorangoola Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
14 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind); Other InfrastructureSTONEY CREEK ROAD BRIDGMAN 2330Additional Information Requested
2025· 1 proposal
November 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureSUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Withdrawn
2024· 3 proposals
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool252 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1388 BRIDGMAN ROAD BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)45 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
2023· 5 proposals
September 2023
- Dwelling1 106 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing362B SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling1 106 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
April 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing362A SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
March 2023
- Dual occupancy47 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Dual occupancy1388 BRIDGMAN ROAD BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
October 2022
- Demolition1 106 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
August 2022
- Home business; Food and drink premises1 106 SUNNYSIDE LANE BRIDGMAN 2330Withdrawn
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development1133 BRIDGMAN ROAD BRIDGMAN 2330Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 38.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3780th in Australia
- State rank
- 1185th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #171 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #403 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
- 226 Goorangoola Rdtransport
- 226 Goorangoola Rdtransport
- 257 Goorangoola Rdtransport
- Mt Pleasant Public School, Goorangoola Rdtransport
- Mt Pleasant Public School, Goorangoola Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
More in Singleton Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.