Birriwa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
45
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Birriwa.
The postcode for Birriwa is 2844 (NSW).
Birriwa (2844) sits in the Mid-Western region of NSW.
Birriwa has roughly 45 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Birriwa 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 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birriwa's population at 45, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
45
Median age
47
Family households
70%
Lone person
40%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
45
Median age: 47
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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
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Education
Schools in Birriwa.
Local schools for Birriwa
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Government School Catchment
Dunedoo Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Dunedoo
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Birriwa.
- What is the Birriwa postcode?
- Birriwa is in the 2844 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Western Regional Council region.
- Where is Birriwa?
- Birriwa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2844, in the Mid-Western Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Birriwa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Birriwa?
- There are 2 schools serving Birriwa on this page, including St Michael's Catholic Primary School Dunedoo, Dunedoo Central School.
- How walkable is Birriwa?
- Birriwa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Birriwa?
- Birriwa is close to Barneys Reef, Merotherie, Leadville, Tallawang, Bungaba.
- What is the population of Birriwa?
- The population of Birriwa is approximately 45 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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