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Birmingham Gardens
	Birmingham Gardens; Newcastle, New South Wales
Population:	1,763 (2001 census)
Postcode:	2287
Area:	0.7 km² (0.3 sq mi)
Location:	11 km (7 mi) from Newcastle
LGA:	City of Newcastle (Ward 4)
State District:	Wallsend
Federal Division:	Newcastle
	Suburbs around Birmingham Gardens:

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.

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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^[1]. 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.^[2]

[edit] Today

Birmingham Gardens, residents include a majority of people aged over 55 and a number of university students renting near the university^[1].

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Birmingham Gardens, New South Wales is at coordinates 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°E / -32.882; 151.665Coordinates: 32°52′55″S 151°39′54″E / 32.882°S 151.665°E / -32.882; 151.665

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