Overall score
Birmingham Gardens
42.2/100
Wallsend
65.4/100
Birmingham Gardens vs Wallsend, NSW suburb comparison
Wallsend for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Birmingham GardensWallsend
Crime rate
Birmingham Gardens
59.8 / 1k
Wallsend
59.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birmingham Gardens
31
Wallsend
293
Population
Birmingham Gardens
2,598
Wallsend
13,244
Metric leadBirmingham Gardens 3Wallsend 8across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 202 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 293 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 46 |
| Population | 2,598 | 13,244 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Birmingham Gardens is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, while Wallsend is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Birmingham Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Wallsend is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Birmingham Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Wallsend answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves. Birmingham Gardens generally means more sought-after housing, while Wallsend leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Wallsend, while Birmingham Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.