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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.
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The Birmingham Gardens area was first subdivided in the 1930’s. The area was expanded in the 60’s with the price of land being the attraction[1]. The name Birmingham Gardens was given by Mr.T.M.Burke who originally subdivided the area after the English town of Birmingham. Originally owned by Newcastle Wallsend Coal Co & sold to Commonwealth Oil Refineries[2].
Birmingham Gardens, residents include a majority of people aged over 55 and a number of university students renting near the university[1].
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