Birkenhead at a glance
1,820
People
$910,000
Median sale
$612/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Birkenhead › May St
$950,000
Last sold
27 June 2026
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
407 m²
Land
156 m²
Building
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$950,000
27 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Birkenhead (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,802/m² of land (n=31). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Birkenhead at a glance
1,820
People
$910,000
Median sale
$612/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Birkenhead
+4.4%
Median sale
Suburb $910,000
-0.15 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.50%
Suburb median $910,000 from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
SAPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $612/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownArea
Birkenhead at a glance
1,820
People
$910,000
Median sale
$612/wk
Median rent
3.50%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 21 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White SemaphoreOriginally built in 1900, this character-filled bluestone home offers warmth, charm, and flexibility in one of Birkenhead's most tightly held coastal pockets. Set on approximately 407sqm, the home combines beautiful original features with practical everyday living, creating a space that feels both inviting and full of personality.
Inside, Baltic timber floors, high ceilings, fireplaces, and generous proportions create an immediate sense of warmth throughout. The flexible floorplan offers three spacious bedrooms, while the central living spaces feel connected, comfortable, and filled with natural light. Throughout the home, windows frame beautiful outlooks across the thoughtfully designed gardens, creating a constant connection to the greenery beyond.
At the heart of the home, the open plan living and timber kitchen provide a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. Original fireplaces and a gas potbelly stove further enhance the home's cosy atmosphere, while the thoughtful layout creates a natural flow between the indoor living spaces and surrounding gardens.
Stepping outside, the beautifully established gardens are a true highlight, thoughtfully designed to maximise both enjoyment and productivity. An abundance of fruit trees, mature plantings, and peaceful garden spaces create a private setting rarely found on a manageable allotment, while the additional rear shed provides valuable storage and versatility.
Things You'll Love
• Originally built in 1900
• Beautiful bluestone character façade
• Baltic timber floors and high ceilings
• Established gardens and fruit trees
• Garden views from most rooms
• Original fireplaces and gas potbelly stove
• Set on approximately 407sqm
Perfectly positioned between Semaphore Road, the coastline, and the Port River precinct, this location offers easy access to cafés, local shopping, public transport, schools, and walking trails, delivering the relaxed lifestyle Birkenhead is so well known for.
A warm and timeless home where character, gardens, and coastal living come together beautifully.
Purchaser Portal:
Our purchaser portal gives you access to all key property documentation, including the Form 1 (Vendor Statement), Form R3 (Buyer Information Notice), and the templated Contract of Sale. Once registered, you'll also be able to complete and submit an offer using our digital offer form. Access the purchaser portal by following the link provided below:
https://portal.reaforms.com.au/purchaser/30-may-street-birkenhead-sa-5015-eljh2efvazuvvim0r5j8bjt6x
For more information:
Please contact the selling agent/s directly, we welcome any enquiry on this exciting property listing.
*If a land size is quoted it is an approximation only. You must make your own enquiries as to this figure's accuracy. Denham Morris Realty Pty Ltd RLA: 343783 does not guarantee the accuracy of these measurements. All development enquiries and site requirements should be directed to the local govt. authority.
*Purchasers should conduct their own due diligence and any information provided here is a guide and should not be relied upon.
Listing description written by Kate Smith, Ray White Semaphore — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.