Birmingham Gardens at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
2,598
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Birmingham Gardens.
The postcode for Birmingham Gardens is 2287 (NSW).
Birmingham Gardens (2287) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Birmingham Gardens has roughly 2,598 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Birmingham Gardens scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birmingham Gardens's population at 2,598, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 57% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (53% family, 28% lone person).
Population
2,598
Median age
28
Family households
53%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
57%
At a deeper level
2,598
Median age: 28
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Safety
Crime and safety.
171
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Birmingham Gardens.
Local schools for Birmingham Gardens
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Heaton Public School
Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
Jesmond Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Birmingham Gardens.
- What is the Birmingham Gardens postcode?
- Birmingham Gardens is in the 2287 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Birmingham Gardens?
- Birmingham Gardens is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2287, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Birmingham Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Birmingham Gardens?
- There are 20 schools serving Birmingham Gardens on this page, including Our Lady of Victories Primary School, Margaret Jurd College, Heaton Public School.
- How walkable is Birmingham Gardens?
- Birmingham Gardens has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Birmingham Gardens?
- Birmingham Gardens is close to Glen Inneslambton, Jesmond, Callaghan, Newcastle University, Shortland.
- What is the population of Birmingham Gardens?
- The population of Birmingham Gardens is approximately 2,598 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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