42 Shannon St, Birdwood is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1884. The property has a land size of 1693m2.
THE BIRDWOOD INSTITUTE - 1650 SQM ALLOTMENT
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE A PART OF THE TOWNSHIP'S HISTORY. A FOCAL POINT FOR SCHOOL PLAYS, BLACK TIE SPORTING CLUB DINNERS, DANCE EVENTS AND GENERAL CELEBRATIONS, IT IS HAS BEEN HOME TO A LARGE PART OF THE TOWNSHIPS CULTURAL HISTORY FOR OVER A CENTURY.
PRESENTLY THIS LANDMARK BUILDING BELONGS TO THE ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL. BUILT IN 1884-1885 IT REFLECTS THE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN IN THE PERIOD 1872-1914. EXTENDED IN 1904 IT WAS ALSO USED AS THE BIRDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL IN 1909-1916 AND THE LATE 1920'S. THE FACADE OF THE BUILDING IS A SIMPLE CLASSICAL STYLE, CONSISTING OF SOLID BLUESTONE WITH BRICK DRESSINGS. THE MAIN HALL BOASTS A KAURI PINE FLOOR, STAGE AND SEVERAL EXIT DOORS AND IS WELL LIGHT. THERE IS ALSO A FOYER, STAGE AREA, FUNCTION ROOM, KITCHEN FACILITIES AND STORE ROOM. THE TOILETS PROVIDE SEPARATE FACILITIES FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN.
The size of Birdwood is approximately 49.0 square kilometres. There are 5 parks, covering nearly 0.3% of the total area. The population of Birdwood in 2016 was 1298 people. By 2021 the population was 1376 showing a population growth of 6.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Birdwood is 50-59 years. Households in Birdwood are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Birdwood work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 87.90% of the homes in Birdwood were owner-occupied compared with 83.30% in 2016.
Birdwood has 691 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Birdwood have seen a 87.92% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 87.36% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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