Birchgrove
NSW 2041 · Inner West
3,228 (2021) → 3,329 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Inner West local government area (est. 172,783 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Birchgrove is a stable suburb in Inner West, NSW 2041, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.25M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 78/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Birchgrove has an overall score of 90/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2041 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (9.98%), New Zealand (2.39%), USA (1.67%), Ireland (1.15%), Germany (1.02%)
Top languages: German (1.15%), Mandarin (1.05%), French (0.93%), Italian (0.87%), Spanish (0.77%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Birchgrove Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
Nearby (within 10km)
- Balmain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1172
- Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain - RozellePrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1170
- Nicholson Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1151
- Inner Sydney Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1178
- Sydney Secondary College Balmain CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1112
- Rozelle Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1162
- Marist Sisters' College WoolwichSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1101
- Fort Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1094
- Observatory Hill Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.4km
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Preparatory School, North SydneyPrimary · Independent · 2.4km
- Cameragal Montessori School, Lavender Bay CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.5km
- SHORE - Sydney Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1205
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Birchgrove
Is Birchgrove safe?
Birchgrove has a residential safety score of 90/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,478 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Birchgrove?
In Birchgrove, the median house price is $3.25M and the median unit price is $1.68M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Birchgrove from Sydney CBD?
Birchgrove is about 3.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Birchgrove?
Birchgrove has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1132 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Birchgrove?
Birchgrove has a transport score of 78/100 and 6 bus stops.