Birchgrove at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,228
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Birchgrove.
The postcode for Birchgrove is 2041 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Birchgrove (2041) sits in the Inner West region of NSW.
Birchgrove has roughly 3,228 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Birchgrove scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birchgrove's population at 3,228, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,228
Median age
46
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,228
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
88
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Birchgrove.
Local schools for Birchgrove
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Government School Catchment
Birchgrove Public School
Balmain Public School
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Birchgrove.
- What is the Birchgrove postcode?
- Birchgrove is in the 2041 postcode, in NSW, in the Inner West Council region.
- Where is Birchgrove?
- Birchgrove is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2041. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Inner West Council region.
- What is the average rent in Birchgrove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Birchgrove?
- There are 20 schools serving Birchgrove on this page, including Birchgrove Public School, Balmain Public School, Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - Rozelle.
- How walkable is Birchgrove?
- Birchgrove has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Birchgrove?
- Birchgrove is close to Balmain, Balmain East, Woolwich, Rozelle, Hmas Waterhen.
- What is the population of Birchgrove?
- The population of Birchgrove is approximately 3,228 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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