Birriwa NSW

Postcode 2844 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Birriwa is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2844). With a population of 45, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $84K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Irish, Australian.

The median house price in Birriwa is $160,000, having surged 77.8% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $270 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.8%.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Birriwa offers a gross rental yield of 8.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($160K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 1.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +77.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.8% High Yield
Price vs State$160K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability1.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+77.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$160K
77.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
45
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,624
Personal Income /wk$762
Mortgage /mth
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2025