Birdwood NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Birdwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Birdwood NSW is 34 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birdwood is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Birdwood is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Birdwood has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Birdwood has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birdwood is $1,150.

There were 1 recorded offences in Birdwood in 2025-26, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Birdwood Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Birdwood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$425/wk
$22,100 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
63years
25 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,150/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Birdwood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 37.8% (14) Female 62.2% (23)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
34 people · 80.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,374
Family income/wk

Birdwood Age Distribution

35-39
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Birdwood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Birdwood Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Birdwood Religion

Not stated
25.0%
Anglican
22.2%
No Religion
19.4%
Catholic
16.7%
Baptist
8.3%
Christian (other)
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birdwood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
51.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Birdwood Employment

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Employed full-time
31.6% 12 people
Employed part-time
7.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
60.5% 23 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Birdwood Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Birdwood Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Birdwood Field of Study

Education
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Birdwood Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birdwood Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
40.0%
$400-$499/wk
40.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Birdwood Marital Status

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Married
30.8% 12
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Divorced
17.9% 7
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Widowed
7.7% 3
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Never married
43.6% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birdwood Ancestry

Australian
48.4%
English
35.5%
Irish
9.7%
Scottish
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birdwood Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.1% 5
No need for assistance
92.9% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Birdwood Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.6% 3
Not a volunteer
91.4% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birdwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Birdwood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Birdwood Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
40.0%
4+ vehicles
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Birdwood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.7%
2 bedrooms
22.2%
3 bedrooms
38.9%
4 bedrooms
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Birdwood Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
13.8%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birdwood Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
69
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birdwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
18.8%
$150-$299/wk
31.3%
$300-$399/wk
18.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birdwood Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.5%
Couple — children under 15
26.1%
One parent — no children under 15
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birdwood Military Service

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Previously served
8.3% 3
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Never served
91.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Birdwood Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.1% 3
Did not provide
90.9% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birdwood Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Birdwood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
38.9%
15–29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Birdwood Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birdwood Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Birdwood Rent Prices & Affordability

40%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $624/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 40.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Birdwood

≈ $2,704/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $374/wk
Rent share 40.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Birdwood vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birdwood

What is the population of Birdwood NSW?

The population of Birdwood NSW is 34 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Birdwood?

The median personal income in Birdwood NSW is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $624 per week.Family income is $1,374 per week.

How much is rent in Birdwood?

Median rent in Birdwood NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 40.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Birdwood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Birdwood NSW is $1,150. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Birdwood?

The median age in Birdwood NSW is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birdwood a good suburb to live in?

Birdwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 34.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (40.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10374. All dollar figures in AUD.