Moving to Birchgrove NSW 2041
What the official numbers say about living in Birchgrove — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $700 a week, against a median household income of $3,603 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the townhouse.
Who you'll be living with
Birchgrove grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,107 → 3,228 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: German, Mandarin, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Birchgrove sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (23% of workers), while 70% work from home.
Nearest train station: Waverton, 2.1 km north-east.
Nearest metro station: Barangaroo, 2.1 km south-east.
Nearest light rail stop: John Street Square, 2 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Mount St (501), 2.3 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Balmain, 500 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 7.8 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 3 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 99 schools · 536 cafes & restaurants · 30 supermarkets · 192 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Birchgrove profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Birchgrove Public School 450 m · Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School 800 m · Balmain Public School 850 m · Nicholson Street Public School 1.1 km · Inner Sydney Montessori School 1.3 km · Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus 1.3 km · Rozelle Public School 1.6 km · Marist Sisters' College 1.9 km
Groceries: QE Foodstores 600 m · Woolworths 700 m · Balmain East Liquor & Deli 1.2 km · Woolworths Metro 1.4 km · ALDI 1.7 km · Coles 1.8 km · IGA X-press 2.3 km · Woolworths Metro 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Ballast Point Reserve 200 m · Birchgrove Park 250 m · Miklouho-Maclay Park 300 m · College Street Playground 350 m · "Park with No Name" 400 m · Mort Bay Park 400 m · Brownlee Reserve 500 m · Issy Wyner Reserve 500 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Birchgrove, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Silver Gull · Australian Magpie · Rock Dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Birchgrove, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove here | 3,228 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Balmain | 10,454 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Balmain East | 1,900 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Rozelle | 8,553 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Pyrmont | 12,658 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Waverton | 2,981 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
| Mcmahons Point | 2,315 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Inner West — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grayndler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2041 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Birchgrove profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $700 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,107 people to 3,228. It sits about 3 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Waverton station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Inner West council, and the federal seat is Grayndler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Birchgrove vs Balmain East · Birchgrove vs Waverton.
Nearby guides: Balmain · Balmain East · Rozelle · Pyrmont · Waverton · Mcmahons Point.
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