Birchip at a glance
Median house
$242,500
Median unit
$111,600
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
694
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Birchip.
The postcode for Birchip is 3483 (VIC).
The median house price in Birchip is $242,500.
Birchip (3483) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria. The median house here is $242,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Birchip has roughly 694 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Birchip scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birchip's population at 694, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
694
Median age
49
Family households
60%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $242,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $111,600, roughly 54% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $49,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Birchip on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$242,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $111,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$152/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$155/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$242,500
$111,600
694
Median age: 49
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.26% (median rent $152/wk against a $242,500 price tag). Units yield 7.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.26%
Based on $242,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.22%
Based on $111,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Birchip.
Local schools for Birchip
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Government School Catchment
Birchip P-12 School
Wycheproof P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Birchip.
- What is the median house price in Birchip?
- The median house price in Birchip, VIC 3483 is $242,500. The median unit price is $111,600.
- What is the Birchip postcode?
- Birchip is in the 3483 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- Where is Birchip?
- Birchip is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3483, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Birchip?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $152, for units it's $155.
- What schools are in Birchip?
- There are 2 schools serving Birchip on this page, including Birchip P-12 School, Wycheproof P-12 College.
- How walkable is Birchip?
- Birchip has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Birchip?
- Birchip is close to Karyrie, Whirily, Birchip West, Morton Plains, Narraport.
- What is the population of Birchip?
- The population of Birchip is approximately 694 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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