Birkenhead
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Birkenhead, SA 5015.
About Birkenhead
Welcome to Birkenhead
Market snapshot
Birkenhead property market
Median sale price
$908k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$664k
Median
$908k
Premium
$1.15m
Days on market
67
Auction clearance
43%
Sold this year
26
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +12.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Birkenhead, SA 5015.
Population
1,798
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,598
median, per week
Median rent
$315
per week
Median mortgage
$1,543
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Birkenhead
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Birkenhead
$800k
7 Baker Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.04m
104 Hargrave Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.14m
4 May Street
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
45A Mead Street
Sold ~June 2026
$780k
24 Gunn Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Birkenhead
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Common questions
Birkenhead suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Birkenhead?
The median house price in Birkenhead, SA is $908k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.6%.
Is Birkenhead a good place to live?
Birkenhead is a north-western suburb of Adelaide 14 km from the CBD, on the Lefevre Peninsula, in South Australia, and lies within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Birkenhead is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,798 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Birkenhead?
Birkenhead has a population of 1,798 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Birkenhead?
There is 1 school in or near Birkenhead, including Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Birkenhead?
Properties in Birkenhead take around 67 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 43%.
How much do you need to buy in Birkenhead?
Entry-level properties in Birkenhead start around $664k, while premium homes reach $1.15m.
What suburbs are near Birkenhead?
Suburbs near Birkenhead include Peterhead, Exeter, Semaphore, Glanville and New Port.
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