NSW · Newcastle Council
Birmingham Gardens, 2287
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Newcastle, Birmingham Gardens is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. The community skews younger.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,468
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 1,024
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 59.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 54 / 95 / 88
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 393
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 162
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 80
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +9%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault235
- Fraud219
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment239
- Malicious Damage To Property262
- Steal From Motor Vehicle206
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- Moore St After Vale St
- Moore St Before Wilkinson Av
- University Dr After Blue Gum Rd
- University Dr After Blue Gum Rd
- Vale St Opp Couglin St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
59 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure51 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space52 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support210 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
May 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure66 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure129 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport35 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 FUSSELL STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 HUGHES STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences223 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure42 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2025· 7 proposals
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure64 MOORE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure93 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure129 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)31 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure87 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 RAE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)210 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space37 ENGLUND STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink77 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah97 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
October 2023
- Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)31A NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
September 2023
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure3 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land75 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
July 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing6 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Under Assessment
June 2023
- Co-living housing8 RAE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
May 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing10 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
April 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land75 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces17 TIMMINS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision of land220 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Shed149 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces35 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dual occupancy210 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing3 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
November 2022
- Secondary dwelling99 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Secondary dwelling3 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Change of use10 MOORE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development32 ENGLUND STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
25 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Birmingham Gardens Ambulance Station, Wilkinson AvBus stop
- Burke Pl after Naughton AvBus stop
- Burke Pl before Timmins StBus stop
- Englund St at Wilkinson AvBus stop
- Moore St after Vale StBus stop
- Moore St before Wilkinson AvBus stop
- Moore St opp Vale StBus stop
- Rae St at Heritage PlBus stop
- Rae St opp Heritage PlBus stop
- University Dr after Blue Gum RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harold Myers ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 36.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4078th in Australia
- State rank
- 1281st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #274 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #688 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Birmingham Gardens Ambulance Station, Wilkinson Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Burke Pl after Naughton Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Burke Pl before Timmins Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Englund St at Wilkinson Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Hairdresseramenitieshairdresser
- Moore St after Vale Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Moore St before Wilkinson Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Moore St opp Vale Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Post Boxamenitiespost_box
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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