Birkenhead SA

Postcode 5015 · Port Adelaide Enfield LGA

Birkenhead is a small community in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area (postcode 5015). With a population of 1,798, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Birkenhead is $950,000, having grown strongly 5.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $514. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,543.

Birkenhead is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 902, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is moderate at 5,395 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Birkenhead offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($950K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 11.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +5.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$950K/$950K Near Median
Affordability11.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+5.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$950K
5.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$315
POPULATION
1,798
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,598
Personal Income /wk$858
Mortgage /mth$1,543
CRIME (Port Adelaide Enfield LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,395
Total Incidents97
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA902
Total Students232
Government1
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 902
Data: 2025-Q4