| Birmingham Gardens Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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  Birmingham Gardens | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°E / -32.882; 151.665 | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,376 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 3,390/km (8,800/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2287 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.7 km (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 (/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.
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. 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.
Today※
Birmingham Gardens, residents include a majority of people aged over 55 and a number of university students renting near the University of Newcastle. A few families now live in Birmingham Gardens. Birmingham Gardens also has Harold Myers Park which includes play equipment.
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
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