| Birdwood New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Birdwood | |
| Coordinates | 31°20′54″S152°20′4″E / 31.34833°S 152.33444°E |
| Population | 34 (2021 census) [1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2446 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
| LGA(s) | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| County | Macquarie |
| State electorate(s) | Oxley |
| Federal division(s) | Lyne |
Birdwood is a town in New South Wales, Australia about 1 hour 6 minutes drive south of Port Macquarie. At the 2021 census, it had a population of 34. [1]
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