Birkenhead

SA 5015 • Greater Adelaide

1,798
Population (2021)
$44,616
Median Income
0.91 km²
Area
5m
Elevation

About Birkenhead

Birkenhead is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 1,798 and a median income of $44,616, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.91 km² at an elevation of 5m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Birkenhead combines affordability with quality of life.

Birkenhead falls under postcode 5015 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Adelaide electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5015
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.84°, 138.50°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.91 km²
Elevation
5m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$315
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,543
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,663
Census 2021
1,798
8.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,776
Income 2021
$44,616
24.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,446
Born Overseas 286

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 97
  • 2. New Zealand 24
  • 3. Italy 19
  • 4. Greece 15
  • 5. Germany 14
  • 6. Ireland 14
  • 7. Philippines 13
  • 8. South Africa 8
  • 9. Scotland 6
  • 10. Malta 5
  • 11. Netherlands 4
  • 12. United States 4
  • 13. Vietnam 4
  • 14. Brazil 3
  • 15. China 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 796
Australian 617
Irish 244
Scottish 202
German 130
Italian 101
Australian Aboriginal 81
Greek 61
Dutch 20
Filipino 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,077
Both parents born in Australia
407
Both parents born overseas
242
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
57.4%
Christianity
35.0%
Islam
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
133 (7.4%)
5-14 years
168 (9.3%)
15-19 years
80 (4.4%)
20-24 years
106 (5.9%)
25-34 years
280 (15.6%)
35-44 years
248 (13.8%)
45-54 years
248 (13.8%)
55-64 years
273 (15.2%)
65-74 years
171 (9.5%)
75-84 years
55 (3.1%)
85+ years
33 (1.8%)

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