Birmingham Gardens vs Maryland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Birmingham Gardens | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.4 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 115 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 11 |
| Population | 2,598 | 7,714 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Birmingham Gardens and Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maryland (Newcastle - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Maryland (Newcastle - NSW); Crime rate favours Birmingham Gardens. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), Families → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), Investment → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), Best value → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW).