Overall score
Birmingham Gardens
35.4/100
Elermore Vale
50.1/100
Birmingham Gardens vs Elermore Vale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Elermore Vale for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Birmingham GardensElermore Vale
Crime rate
Birmingham Gardens
59.8 / 1k
Elermore Vale
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birmingham Gardens
36
Elermore Vale
106
Population
Birmingham Gardens
2,598
Elermore Vale
6,057
Metric leadBirmingham Gardens 1Elermore Vale 111 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesElermore Vale
- Best for familiesElermore Vale
- Best for investmentElermore Vale
- Best for best valueElermore Vale
- Best for best schoolsElermore Vale
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Birmingham Gardens | Elermore Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 68.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 148 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 106 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 26 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 44.9% |
| Population | 2,598 | 6,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Birmingham Gardens is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Elermore Vale is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Birmingham Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Elermore Vale is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Birmingham Gardens is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Elermore Vale answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Elermore Vale, while Birmingham Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.