Birmingham Gardens, New South Wales

32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°E / -32.882; 151.665Population2,376 (2016 census)^[1] • Density3,390/km² (8,800/sq mi)Postcode(s)2287Area0.7 km² (0.3 sq mi)Location11 km (7 mi) from NewcastleLGA(s)City of NewcastleState electorate(s)WallsendFederal division(s)Newcastle

Suburbs around Birmingham Gardens:
	Shortland
Wallsend	Birmingham Gardens	Callaghan
Jesmond	Jesmond	North Lambton

Birmingham Gardens (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, bordering the University of Newcastle 11 kilometres (7 mi) west-northwest of Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Birmingham Gardens had a population of 2,376 in 2016.^[1]

Origins

The Birmingham Gardens area was first subdivided in the 1930s. The area was expanded in the 1960s with the price of land being the attraction.^[2] The name Birmingham Gardens was given by Mr.T.M.Burke who originally subdivided the area after the English town of Birmingham. Originally owned by Newcastle Wallsend Coal Co & sold to Commonwealth Oil Refineries.^[3]

Today

Birmingham Gardens, residents include a majority of people aged over 55 and a number of university students renting near the University of Newcastle.^[2] A few families now live in Birmingham Gardens. Birmingham Gardens also has Harold Myers Park which includes play equipment.^[2]

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