Birdwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Birdwood.
The postcode for Birdwood is 2446 (NSW).
Birdwood (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Birdwood has roughly 34 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Birdwood 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birdwood's population at 34, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 57% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34
Median age
63
Family households
86%
Lone person
57%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 63
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Birdwood.
Local schools for Birdwood
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Government School Catchment
Long Flat Public School
Rollands Plains Upper Public School
Elands Public School
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Frequently asked
About Birdwood.
- What is the Birdwood postcode?
- Birdwood is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Birdwood?
- Birdwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Birdwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Birdwood?
- There are 10 schools serving Birdwood on this page, including Long Flat Public School, Rollands Plains Upper Public School, Elands Public School.
- How walkable is Birdwood?
- Birdwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Birdwood?
- Birdwood is close to Forbes River, Yarras, Mount Seaview, Upper Pappinbarra, Kindee.
- What is the population of Birdwood?
- The population of Birdwood is approximately 34 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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