Birkenhead
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Birkenhead is a small, riverside suburb in South Australia, blending maritime heritage with relaxed coastal living. With its proximity to Port Adelaide and scenic waterfronts, the town offers a tranquil escape with easy access to cultural and natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,798
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.84°, 138.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,450
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
0
Cafes
18
Nightlife
22
Parks
20
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
419.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.