Kangaroo Island
Birchmore
Birchmore at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
49
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Birchmore.
Birchmore (5223) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Birchmore has roughly 49 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Birchmore 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birchmore's population at 49, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (109% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
49
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
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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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$211/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
109%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
49
Median age: 39
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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
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Education
Schools in Birchmore.
Local schools for Birchmore
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
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Frequently asked
About Birchmore.
- What is the Birchmore postcode?
- Birchmore is in the 5223 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Birchmore?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $211, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Birchmore?
- There are 1 schools serving Birchmore on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Birchmore?
- Birchmore has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Birchmore?
- Birchmore is close to Kohinoor, Macgillivray, Cygnet River, Nepean Bay, Menzies.
- What is the population of Birchmore?
- Birchmore has approximately 49 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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