Birchgrove NSW 2041 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Birchgrove is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2041). The median sale price is $2.17M (+105% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $900/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.2%. It has a population of about 3,228 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,710,000 |
| 2022 | $2,247,500 |
| 2023 | $2,170,000 |
| 2024 | $2,321,250 |
| 2025 | $2,660,000 |
| 2026 | $2,175,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $620 |
| 2-bedroom | $900 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,373 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (66% of recorded sales, most commonly around 0-300㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 3,228
- Median age: 46
- Median weekly household income: $3,603
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1178 · 100th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1198 · 100th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Birchgrove
- Birchgrove Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Balmain Wharf (ferry), about 0.5 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $2,390,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Birchgrove?
The median sale price in Birchgrove NSW 2041 is $2,175,000, up 105% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Birchgrove?
The median weekly rent in Birchgrove (postcode 2041) is $900 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Birchgrove?
The estimated gross rental yield in Birchgrove is about 2.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Birchgrove?
Schools located in Birchgrove include Birchgrove Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Balmain 2041
- Balmain East 2041
- Greenwich 2065
- Woolwich 2110
- Waverton 2060
- Wollstonecraft 2065
- Rozelle 2039
- Drummoyne 2047
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.