Birchgrove

13violence + property incidents per 1,000 residents

42 recorded incidents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026, 3,228 residents (Census 2021).

Fewer recorded incidents than 51% of 581 suburbs on this map.

Violence 4 · Property 9 · Domestic assault 1.2 per 1,000 residents.

Ranked on this map by recorded incidents per 1,000 residents. Not an official BOCSAR score and not a live risk score.

Rates divide by Census 2021 residents. Suburbs that have grown since 2021, or that draw many visitors or workers, read higher than a resident would feel.

$950median weekly rent

Higher rent than 85% of 662 suburbs on this map.

1 bed $698 · 2 bed $950 · 3 bed $1,450 · House $1,300 · Flat $811

Median sale price $2,170,000 (DCJ).

Median age 46. 27% of households rent. 40% of families have children. (Census 2021)

Median weekly rent of new bonds (DCJ), by postcode. A neighbour may share this figure. Postcode 2041, Jun 2026 quarter.

92% within 800 m of a stop

More of the suburb near a stop than 82% of 326 suburbs on this map.

Nearby: Balmain Wharf (Ferry), Birchgrove Wharf (Ferry), Cockatoo Island Wharf (Ferry), Greenwich Point Wharf (Ferry).

Share of this suburb within 800 m of a TfNSW rail, metro, light rail or ferry stop. A station in the next suburb still counts. Not a trip planner.

Bus is not included. Areas served mainly by bus, such as the Northern Beaches, read lighter than they ride.

69%born in Australia

Higher share born in Australia than 70% of 659 suburbs on this map.

Top ancestries: English 44%, Australian 29%, Irish 19%.

Most common language other than English: German.

Ancestry is Census 2021. People can report more than one origin. This is not a judgement of the suburb.