Newstead at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Newstead.
The postcode for Newstead is 2360 (NSW).
Newstead (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.
Newstead has roughly 19 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newstead scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newstead's population at 19, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (113% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19
Median age
48
Family households
113%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newstead.
Local schools for Newstead
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Government School Catchment
Tingha Public School
Gilgai Public School
Macintyre High School
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Frequently asked
About Newstead.
- What is the Newstead postcode?
- Newstead is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is Newstead?
- Newstead is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in Newstead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Newstead?
- There are 13 schools serving Newstead on this page, including Tingha Public School, Holy Trinity School, Gilgai Public School.
- How walkable is Newstead?
- Newstead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newstead?
- Newstead is close to Paradise, Elsmore, Woodstock, Swan Vale, Spring Mountain.
- What is the population of Newstead?
- The population of Newstead is approximately 19 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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