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Birkenhead Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Birkenhead Compares
Birkenhead vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Birkenhead | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,598 ≈SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $315 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,543 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Birkenhead is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5015. It sits about 14 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.9 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Birkenhead has a population of 1,798 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,598, close to the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 77 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in Birkenhead includes a median weekly rent of $315, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,543, with 763 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Birkenhead scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Birkenhead is served by Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School.
Birkenhead is part of the Port Adelaide - West statistical area in South Australia.
Birkenhead Details
| Postcode | 5015 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,798 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,598/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $858/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $315 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,543 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1976/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 763 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 77 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -34.8360061 |
| Longitude | 138.4999707 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - West |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Hindmarsh |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 301 (16.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 186 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 528 (29.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 521 (29.0%) |
| 65+ years | 259 (14.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 183 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 180 (10.0%) |
| Diabetes | 98 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 58 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 51 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 42 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 72 (9.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 288 (37.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 272 (35.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 129 (17.0%) |
Schools in Birkenhead
Suburbs Near Birkenhead
Same Postcode (5015)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.