Birmingham Gardens vs Callaghan
The verdict
Birmingham Gardens rates higher for education (60 vs 34). On the separate residential safety score, Callaghan rates higher (99 vs 17/100 in Birmingham Gardens).
Scores
Birmingham GardensCallaghan
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 65 |
| Transport | 76 | 70 |
| Education | 60 | 34 |
| Liveability | 88 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,598 | 1,358 |
| Median age | 28 | 20 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.6% | 4.7% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 63.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | Data not available |
Growth: Birmingham Gardens Moderate Growth · Callaghan Moderate Growth
Property
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $798K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $683K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 26.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $695 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 770 | 74 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 693 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 539 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,582 | 9,794 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birmingham Gardens · Callaghan
Transport
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 70 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 700 m |
Liveability
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 2 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.8 km | 118.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Birmingham Gardens | Callaghan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,598 | 1,358 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,933 | 1,533 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,277 | 1,713 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birmingham Gardens or Callaghan?
Callaghan has the higher residential safety score (Birmingham Gardens 17/100 vs Callaghan 99/100).
Which has better public transport, Birmingham Gardens or Callaghan?
Birmingham Gardens has the higher transport score (Birmingham Gardens 76/100 vs Callaghan 70/100).
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