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A residential street in Birmingham Gardens, Newcastle
Newcastle / Birmingham Gardens
Suburb profile

Birmingham Gardens

A residential suburb next to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus.

$828k
Median house price
+7%
Growth, 12 months
$600/wk
Median rent
21.5 days
Avg. time on market
54
Houses sold, 12 months

CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.

About Birmingham Gardens

Birmingham Gardens borders the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus, a residential suburb with a steady student and staff rental market alongside established family homes.

Housing is a mix of older cottages and brick homes from the university's growth era, on generally larger blocks than the inner suburbs.

A home in Birmingham Gardens, Newcastle

Who buys here

Investors after reliable rental demand from students and staff. Families drawn to the quieter streets and proximity to the university and John Hunter Hospital.

Fifty-four houses sold in the past year, with values up 7% over 12 months.

What's nearby

Education
  • University of Newcastle, Callaghan
Health
  • John Hunter Hospital
Outdoors
  • Richley Reserve

Schools

  • Waratah Public School
  • Callaghan College Waratah Campus
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