Overall score
Birmingham Gardens
42.2/100
Elermore Vale
54.3/100
Birmingham Gardens vs Elermore Vale, NSW suburb comparison
Elermore Vale for retirees and investment.
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
31
Elermore Vale
99
Population
Birmingham Gardens
2,598
Elermore Vale
6,057
Metric leadBirmingham Gardens 1Elermore Vale 10across 11 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 investmentElermore Vale
- Best for best valueElermore 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 | 42.2/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 148 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 99 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 20 |
| Population | 2,598 | 6,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Birmingham Gardens is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, 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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Elermore Vale answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Elermore Vale, while Birmingham Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.