Birmingham Gardens
NSW 2287 · Newcastle
2,598 (2021) → 2,933 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Birmingham Gardens is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2287, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $867K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Birmingham Gardens has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 17/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2287 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.62%), India (2.81%), Pakistan (1.69%), Vietnam (1.46%), England (1%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.89%), Cantonese (1.69%), Urdu (1.46%), Vietnamese (1.19%), Arabic (0.96%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1029 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1025
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 955
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.8kmICSEA 889
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 980
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 923
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 926
- Callaghan College Wallsend CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 952
- Awabakal Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2km
- Plattsburg Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 910
- Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1065
- Wallsend Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 965
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Gardens
Is Birmingham Gardens safe?
Birmingham Gardens has a residential safety score of 17/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,889 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Birmingham Gardens?
In Birmingham Gardens, the median house price is $867K and the median unit price is $694K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Birmingham Gardens from Sydney CBD?
Birmingham Gardens is about 117.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Birmingham Gardens?
Birmingham Gardens has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Birmingham Gardens?
Birmingham Gardens has a transport score of 76/100 and 26 bus stops.