The size of Birchip is approximately 114.4 square kilometres. It has 1 park. The population of Birchip in 2011 was 662 people. By 2016 the population was 727 showing a population growth of 9.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Birchip is 60-69 years. Households in Birchip are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $600 - $799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Birchip work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 73.7% of the homes in Birchip were owner-occupied compared with 74.4% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $120,000.