Birnam at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21.8k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Birnam.
The postcode for Birnam is 4285 (QLD).
Birnam (4285) sits in the Logan region of Queensland.
Birnam has roughly 21,763 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Birnam 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birnam's population at 21,763, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
21,763
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$315/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21,763
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Logan City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
59,456
total offences in 2026 across the Logan City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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 Birnam.
Local schools for Birnam
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Government School Catchment
Veresdale Scrub State School
Beaudesert State High School
Beaudesert State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Birnam.
- What is the Birnam postcode?
- Birnam is in the 4285 postcode, in QLD, in the Logan City Council region.
- Where is Birnam?
- Birnam is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4285, in the Logan City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Birnam?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $315, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Birnam?
- There are 6 schools serving Birnam on this page, including Veresdale Scrub State School, Beaudesert State High School, McAuley College.
- How walkable is Birnam?
- Birnam has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Birnam?
- Birnam is close to Tabragalba, Mundoolun, Veresdale Scrub, Boyland, Biddaddaba.
- What is the population of Birnam?
- The population of Birnam is approximately 21,763 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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