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Birmingham Gardens, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Birmingham Gardens is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,362. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
2,362 Population 4,724/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,511 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,511 median income, 7.7% unemployment
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Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Birmingham Gardens

Birmingham Gardens is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, bordering the University of Newcastle 11 kilometres (7 mi) west-northwest of Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

People

Population2,362
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density4,724/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,511
Per Capita$22,511
Unemployment7.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership41.5%
Housing Units945

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population2,362
Population Density4,724 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-32.8937°, 151.6901°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,511
Median Age28.0 years

About Birmingham Gardens

Birmingham Gardens is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,362. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Birmingham Gardens has a population of 2,362 with a density of 4,724 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,362
Total Population
4,724
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below Australia avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Birmingham Gardens vs Australia Average

The median household income in Birmingham Gardens is $22,511, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,511 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $433, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 224 business establishments.

Income: Birmingham Gardens vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,511
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,511
Avg Weekly Wage$433

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)224

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Birmingham Gardens is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 41.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 945 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership41.5%
Owner-Occupied41.5%
Renter-Occupied58.5%
Housing Units945

Property Tax

Climate in Birmingham Gardens

Birmingham Gardens has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 86.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 138.4
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 90.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 103.7
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 56.4
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 49.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 64.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 110.5
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 66.3
Birmingham Gardens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,724/sq mi
Coordinates-32.8937°N, 151.6901°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 44 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 63 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 106 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 108 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 111 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 102 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 118 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 61 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 63 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 93 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 98 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 70 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 97 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Birmingham Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Birmingham Gardens

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady of Victories Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Birmingham Gardens

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Birmingham Gardens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Birmingham Gardens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Birmingham Gardens

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Birmingham Gardens

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shortland Hotel

Cinemas in Birmingham Gardens

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Regal Cinema

Gas Stations in Birmingham Gardens

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro Petroleum
United

Stadiums & Teams in Birmingham Gardens

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Birmingham Gardens

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Birmingham Gardens

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birmingham Gardens

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Victories Church
St Pauls Anglican Church
Uniting Church in Australia

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birmingham Gardens

What is the population of Birmingham Gardens?

Birmingham Gardens has a population of 2,362 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4,724 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Birmingham Gardens expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,511, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Birmingham Gardens?

Birmingham Gardens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Birmingham Gardens?

The unemployment rate in Birmingham Gardens is 7.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $433. There are 224 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Birmingham Gardens?

The median home value in Birmingham Gardens is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 41.5%.

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