Birmingham Gardens, NSW 2287
Lake Macquarie City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2287
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Median house price
$820,000
+13.6% over the past year.
Median of 54 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Birmingham Gardens at a glance
- Median unit
- $305,280
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $493
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age 28
Prices: Median of 54 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2287), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Birmingham Gardens
Houses change hands at $820,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (54 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $305,280, roughly 63% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+13.6%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +13.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Birmingham Gardens on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2287)
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What to know about Birmingham Gardens
Birmingham Gardens (2287) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. The median house here is $820,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +13.6% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,098 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 28/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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).
- Family households
- 53%
- Lone person
- 28%
- Owner occupied
- 40%
- Renter occupied
- 57%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.44% (median rent $700/wk against a $820,000 price tag). Units yield 8.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 57% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +13.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.44%
- On the $820,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.40%
- On the $305,280 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +13.6%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
105 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,098 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Birmingham Gardens
- What is the median house price in Birmingham Gardens?
- The median house price in Birmingham Gardens, NSW 2287 is $820,000 (median of 54 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $305,280. Annual growth is +13.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Birmingham Gardens?
- A useful starting point is the Birmingham Gardens median house price of $820,000 (units $305,280). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Birmingham Gardens a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Birmingham Gardens is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2287), June 2026) against the median house price of $820,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 13.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Birmingham Gardens is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Lake Macquarie City Council area, NSW 2287.
- What is the average rent in Birmingham Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $493.
- 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, Shortland, North Lambton.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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