Birmingham Gardens, New South Wales

Birmingham Gardens
Newcastle, New South Wales
Population 2,122 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 3,030/km2 (7,900/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2287
Area 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location 11 km (7 mi) from Newcastle
LGA(s) City of Newcastle
State electorate(s) Wallsend
Federal Division(s) Newcastle
Suburbs around Birmingham Gardens:
Shortland
Wallsend Birmingham Gardens Callaghan
Jesmond Jesmond North Lambton

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.

Birmingham Gardens had a population of 2,122 in 2011.[1]

Origins

The Birmingham Gardens area was first subdivided in the 1930s. The area was expanded in the 1960s with the price of land being the attraction.[2] 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.[3]

Today

Birmingham Gardens, residents include a majority of people aged over 55 and a number of university students renting near the University of Newcastle.[2] A few families now live in Birmingham Gardens

References

Coordinates: 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°E