Overall score
Birmingham Gardens
35.4/100
Wallsend
54.6/100
Birmingham Gardens vs Wallsend, NSW Suburb Comparison
Wallsend for retirees and families.
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
36
Wallsend
302
Population
Birmingham Gardens
2,598
Wallsend
13,244
Metric leadBirmingham Gardens 3Wallsend 91 tiedacross 13 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 | 35.4/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 73.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 22 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 202 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 302 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 60 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 35.3% |
| Population | 2,598 | 13,244 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Birmingham Gardens is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, 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 schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Wallsend answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wallsend, 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.