Bridgewater, Tasmania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BridgewaterHobart, Tasmania |
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Bridgewater (left) and Gagebrook (right)
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 Bridgewater
Location in Hobart
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| Population | 4,045 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7030 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Municipality of Brighton | ||||||||||||||
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Bridgewater is a suburb located north of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is about 19 kilometres away from the main city centre of Hobart.
About Bridgewater
Bridgewater sits on the eastern side of the Derwent River. It is part of the Municipality of Brighton. If you are travelling from the north of Tasmania, Bridgewater is one of the first suburbs you will see. You can reach it by using the Midland Highway and the Brighton Bypass.
Getting Around
A special bridge, the Bridgewater Bridge, connects Bridgewater to the western side of the river. This bridge is very important for travel in the area. Long ago, Bridgewater also had a train station. People used to take the train from here into the city. The old station was taken down in 1997.
Community and History
Bridgewater has many homes that were built a long time ago. These homes were part of a big project to provide housing for people. This project helped the area grow and develop over many years.
Schools and Learning
Bridgewater has several schools for young people. There are three primary schools:
- Northern Suburbs Christian School (a private school)
- St. Paul's Primary School (a Catholic school)
- East Derwent Primary School (a public school)
There is also a public high school called Bridgewater High School. This high school even has its own school farm! East Derwent Primary School was formed when the old Greenpoint and Bridgewater Primary Schools joined together. It is located where the former Greenpoint school used to be.
The Government of Tasmania is working on a special project called the "Jordan River Learning Federation." This project connects the public schools in the area. It will provide education from kindergarten all the way through to Year 12 and beyond. This means students can learn in the same connected system from a young age until they are ready for further studies.
Fun and Games
If you like soccer, Bridgewater has a team! Since 2011, the soccer club Derwent United FC has called Bridgewater home. They play their games at Weily Park.
