Birriwa NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Birriwa NSW is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Birriwa is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Birriwa is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Birriwa has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Birriwa has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Birriwa in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Birriwa Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Birriwa Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
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Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Birriwa Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.2% (28) Female 37.8% (17)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
45 people · 77.2 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Birriwa Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Birriwa Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.8% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.2% 6 dwellings

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

Birriwa Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Birriwa Religion

Catholic
40.8%
Anglican
34.7%
No Religion
14.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Birriwa Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.5%

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

Birriwa Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
30.0% 9 people
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Not in labour force
36.7% 11 people

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

Birriwa Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Birriwa Occupation

Managers
60.0%
Professionals
40.0%

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

Birriwa Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Birriwa Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Birriwa Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 21
↔️
Separated
7.1% 3
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Divorced
7.1% 3
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Widowed
7.1% 3
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Never married
28.6% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Birriwa Ancestry

English
27.4%
Irish
22.6%
Australian
17.7%
Scottish
17.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%
German
4.8%
Welsh
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Birriwa School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
66.7%
Secondary — Catholic
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Birriwa Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 4
No need for assistance
95.6% 87

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

Birriwa Volunteering

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Volunteer
42.4% 14
Not a volunteer
57.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Birriwa How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Birriwa Car Ownership

1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
36.4%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Birriwa Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
45.5%
4 bedrooms
22.7%
5 bedrooms
18.2%

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

Birriwa Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
13.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Birriwa Indigenous Population

4.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
65
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Birriwa Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
7
Diabetes
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Birriwa Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
37.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Birriwa Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
58.8%
Couple — no children
29.4%
Couple — no children under 15
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Birriwa Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Birriwa Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Birriwa Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.4%
5–14 hours
15.6%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

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

Birriwa Household Size

1 person
42.1%
2 persons
31.6%
4 persons
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Birriwa Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from NSW
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Birriwa Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Birriwa Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Birriwa Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Birriwa

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,354/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Birriwa vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birriwa

What is the population of Birriwa NSW?

The population of Birriwa NSW is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Birriwa?

The median personal income in Birriwa NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Birriwa?

Median rent in Birriwa NSW is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Birriwa?

The median age in Birriwa NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Birriwa a good suburb to live in?

Birriwa is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 45.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% 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: 10377. All dollar figures in AUD.