NSW · Newcastle Council
Birmingham Gardens, NSW, 2287
Desirability index
#661 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Birmingham Gardens is a smaller suburban community in the Newcastle area, home to around 2,598 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,556 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+9%), roughly 983.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $630 (flats $500, houses $700), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age
- 28
- Median household income / week
- $1,468
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 75 of 1,024
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,700
- Employment rate
- 59.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 54 / 95 / 88
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $630
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 393
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,556
- Against the person
- 753
- Against property
- 1,254
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 983.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 33.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +8.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault235
- Fraud219
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment239
- Malicious Damage To Property262
- Steal From Motor Vehicle206
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
50 public transport stops in this suburb
- Moore St After Vale St
- Moore St Before Wilkinson Av
- University Dr After Blue Gum Rd
- University Dr After Blue Gum Rd
- Vale St Opp Couglin St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
59 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
June 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure51 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space52 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support210 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
May 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure66 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure129 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport35 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 FUSSELL STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool9 HUGHES STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences223 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure42 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2025· 7 proposals
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure83 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure64 MOORE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure93 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure129 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)31 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure87 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 RAE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
August 2024
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)210 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space37 ENGLUND STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink77 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah97 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
October 2023
- Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)31A NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
September 2023
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure3 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land75 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
July 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing6 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Under Assessment
June 2023
- Co-living housing8 RAE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
May 2023
- Multi-dwelling housing10 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
April 2023
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land75 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces17 TIMMINS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision of land220 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Shed149 WILKINSON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2022· 17 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces35 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Dual occupancy210 SANDGATE ROAD BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing3 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
November 2022
- Secondary dwelling99 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Secondary dwelling3 MORRIS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Change of use10 MOORE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development32 ENGLUND STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Determined
2021· 7 proposals
7 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 2 proposals
2 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Birmingham Gardens Ambulance Station, Wilkinson AvBus stop
- Burke Pl after Naughton AvBus stop
- Burke Pl before Timmins StBus stop
- Englund St at Wilkinson AvBus stop
- Moore St after Vale StBus stop
- Moore St before Wilkinson AvBus stop
- Moore St opp Vale StBus stop
- Rae St at Heritage PlBus stop
- Rae St opp Heritage PlBus stop
- University Dr after Blue Gum RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Harold Myers ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 10.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #661 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Moore St After Vale Sttransport
- Moore St Before Wilkinson Avtransport
- University Dr After Blue Gum Rdtransport
- University Dr After Blue Gum Rdtransport
- Vale St Opp Couglin Sttransport
- Harold Myers Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Change of useplanning10 MOORE STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Lodged 13 Oct 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning32 ENGLUND STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Lodged 10 Oct 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning17 TIMMINS STREET BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Lodged 29 Mar 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning35 NAUGHTON AVENUE BIRMINGHAM GARDENS 2287Lodged 23 Dec 2022 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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