Birmingham Gardens Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°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 ( /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. [1]
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]
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]
Birmingham Gardens Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°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 ( /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. [1]
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]
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]