Birchgrove vs Woolwich
Birchgrove scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woolwich (1146) sits above Birchgrove (1143).
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Birchgrove and Woolwich side by side
| Measure | Birchgrove | Woolwich |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,010,000 | – |
| Median unit | $633,600 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1300/wk | $1475/wk |
| Unit rent | $811/wk | $698/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1143 | 1146 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,228 | 833 |
| Median age | 46 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1036 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Woolwich edges out on average school ICSEA (1146 vs 1143).
Birchgrove vs Woolwich: common questions
Does Birchgrove or Woolwich have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woolwich scores 1146 vs 1143 in Birchgrove. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Birchgrove or Woolwich?
Birchgrove scores 100/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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