Birdwood at a glance
Median house
$777,000
+11.0% year on year
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,376
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Birdwood.
The postcode for Birdwood is 5234 (SA).
The median house price in Birdwood is $777,000.
Birdwood (5234) sits in the Mid Murray region of South Australia. The median house here is $777,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +11% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Birdwood has roughly 1,376 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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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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birdwood's population at 1,376, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,376
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $777,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 67% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+11%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $155,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +11%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$777,000
+11.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$585/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$777,000
+11.0% annual growth
$253,440
1,376
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.92% (median rent $585/wk against a $777,000 price tag). Units yield 7.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +11% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.92%
Based on $777,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20267.08%
Based on $253,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+11.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202688%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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.
5-year trajectory
at +11.0%/yr
2021
$461K
5-year change
+69%
2026
$777K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Birdwood.
Local schools for Birdwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Birdwood Primary School
Birdwood High School
Gumeracha Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Birdwood.
- What is the median house price in Birdwood?
- The median house price in Birdwood, SA 5234 is $777,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +11.0%.
- What is the Birdwood postcode?
- Birdwood is in the 5234 postcode, in SA, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- Where is Birdwood?
- Birdwood is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5234, in the Mid Murray Council region.
- What is the average rent in Birdwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $585, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Birdwood?
- There are 6 schools serving Birdwood on this page, including Birdwood Primary School, Birdwood High School, Mount Torrens Christian School.
- How walkable is Birdwood?
- Birdwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Birdwood?
- Birdwood is close to Warren, Mount Torrens, Cromer, Forreston, Gumeracha.
- What is the population of Birdwood?
- The population of Birdwood is approximately 1,376 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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