Birmingham Gardens, New South Wales
| Birmingham Gardens Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 2,122 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 3,030/km2 (7,900/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 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 2,122 in 2011.[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
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Birmingham Gardens (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- 1 2 Newcastle City Council, Discover our Suburbs
- ↑ Hunter Valley Place Names and their Meanings
Coordinates: 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°E