SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Birdwood (SA), SA, 5234
Current weather
8.5°CLight drizzle
94% humidity · 32.1 km/h wind · 10.9° / 7.2° today · 13.7 mm rain
Desirability index
#79 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Birdwood (SA) is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 1,376 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 33 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 24.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $560 (flats $345, houses $585), median house prices near $777,000 (up 11% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,376
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,754
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 40 of 519
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,602
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 32 / 12 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $345
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $585
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $560
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $777,000
- Median price change
- +11%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 33
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 27
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 229 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 6
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Obtain Benefit By Deception3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental4
- Other Theft6
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 995.5
- Birdwood High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 996
- Birdwood Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 995
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Shannon St - North side (Birdwood PO)
- Shannon St - South side (Birdwood PO)
- Torrens Valley Rd / August St - South side (Birdwood CFS Station)
- Torrens Valley Rd / Lang Cres - North side (Birdwood CFS Station)
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Tree PruningTorrens Valley Road, Black Snake Rd01 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
174 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling35 POOL ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Verandah and Installation of Associated Swimming Pool Safety Features112 MUELLERS RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Building Alterations (Internal)12 TALUNGA ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Change of use to an indoor recreational facility (gym)SHOP 1-6 20 SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 3 18 WILLIAM ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of an outbuilding31 OLIVEDALE ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Verandah6 STUCKEY RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Verandah26 OLIVEDALE ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Partial Change of use to a function venue (Maximum capacity of 75 persons on 2-3 occasions per month)107 BLOCKS RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
April 2026
- Single-storey detached dwelling7 CROMER RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Argicultural building and outbuilding (retrospective)165 MCVITTIES RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
March 2026
- Single Storey Dwelling & combined fence & retaining walls49 SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah287 CROMER RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- External building alteration (Repointing / repair of two sections of stonework - National Motor Museum)LOT 201 SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- verandahUNIT 1 32A WILLIAM ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
January 2026
- Tourist Accommodation unit and associated carport44 POSEN RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
2025· 35 proposals
December 2025
- Combined ancillary accommodation and agricultural building with deck112 MUELLERS RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
November 2025
- Land division - Boundary realignment (2 into 2)4A SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234;6 SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
October 2025
- Building Alterations - Building renewal work to roof gutters, fixtures and fittings and external wall treatments (Birdwood Institute)42 SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Single storey group dwelling and associated retaining walls and fencingUNIT 2 32A WILLIAM ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
September 2025
- storage shed18 THIELE RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuildingUNIT 1 32A WILLIAM ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Outbuilding2 POOL ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
August 2025
- Verandah & CarportUNIT 1 29 POOL ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Construction of dwelling additions and a deck.13 POOL ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Community title land division (1 into 2)73 SHANNON ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Under Assessment
- Construct two freestanding carports16 RANDELL RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Workers accommodation83 BURTON RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Outbuilding6 CHURCH ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Construction of addition to consulting rooms, and extension of verandah18 HARMS AV BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Single story detached dwelling and outbuildings (shed and greenhouse)11A OLIVEDALE ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding6 TALUNGA ST BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
July 2025
- Construction of an agricultural building, with two associated shipping containersLOT 6291 RANDELL RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Single storey alterations & additions including a garage and verandah & spa pool with associated safety features66 BLACK SNAKE RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
May 2025
- VerandahUNIT 1 4 HARMS AV BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)3 TOPHAM LANE BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
April 2025
- Dwelling addition, swimming pool & deck66 MYLKAPPA RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Verandah6 ASTIA PL BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences212 BLOCKS RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
- Water tank (above ground)31 WINTON RD BIRDWOOD SA 5234Decision Made
2024· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Birdwood CFSFire station
67 Shannon Street, Birdwood
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 64.0/100
- Cohort rank
- #79 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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