Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bulimba vs Newstead.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Newstead edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newstead (1117) sits above Bulimba (1111).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Newstead edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1111).

Common questionsBulimba vs Newstead

Common questions

Does Bulimba or Newstead have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newstead scores 1117 vs 1111 in Bulimba. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Bulimba
Metric
Newstead

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$960/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$720/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$880/wk
61.0%
Owner occupied
37.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
7,623
Population
24,411
40
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1111
Avg ICSEA
1117

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).