Birmingham Gardens vs Wallsend
The verdict
Birmingham Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $867K versus $874K in Wallsend. Birmingham Gardens rates higher for transport (76 vs 54).
Scores
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 62 |
| Transport | 76 | 54 |
| Education | 60 | 54 |
| Liveability | 88 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,598 | 13,244 |
| Median age | 28 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,468 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.6% | 32.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Birmingham Gardens Moderate Growth · Wallsend Moderate Growth
Property
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $867K | $874K |
| Median unit price | $694K | $688K |
| House price YoY | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 770 | 596 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 693 | 491 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 539 | 846 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,889 | 9,121 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Birmingham Gardens · Wallsend
Transport
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 110 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.7 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.8 km | 116.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.8 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Birmingham Gardens | Wallsend | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,598 | 13,244 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,933 | 13,821 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,277 | 14,991 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Birmingham Gardens or Wallsend?
Birmingham Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Birmingham Gardens 17/100 vs Wallsend 16/100).
Which is more affordable, Birmingham Gardens or Wallsend?
Birmingham Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $867K versus $874K.
Which has better public transport, Birmingham Gardens or Wallsend?
Birmingham Gardens has the higher transport score (Birmingham Gardens 76/100 vs Wallsend 54/100).
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