Shire of Murray
Birchmont
Birchmont at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
86
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Birchmont.
Birchmont (6214) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia.
Birchmont has roughly 86 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Birchmont scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birchmont's population at 86, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
86
Median age
45
Family households
92%
Lone person
15%
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· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$279/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
86
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Birchmont.
Local schools for Birchmont
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ocean Road Primary School
Falcon Primary School
Pinjarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Birchmont.
- What is the Birchmont postcode?
- Birchmont is in the 6214 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Birchmont?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $279, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Birchmont?
- There are 15 schools serving Birchmont on this page, including St Damien's Catholic Primary School, Ocean Road Primary School, Falcon Primary School.
- How walkable is Birchmont?
- Birchmont has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Birchmont?
- Birchmont is close to Herron, Herron, Nirimba, Point Grey, Bouvard.
- What is the population of Birchmont?
- Birchmont has approximately 86 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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