Birmingham Gardens, New South Wales
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 Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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  Birmingham Gardens | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,376 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 3,390/km2 (8,800/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2287 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 11 km (7 mi) from Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wallsend | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
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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]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Birmingham Gardens (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- Newcastle City Council, Discover our Suburbs
- Hunter Valley Place Names and their Meanings Archived 6 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine