Brisbane City Council
Newstead
Newstead at a glance
Median house
$396,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$285,120
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
24.4k
Median age 31
About
Welcome to Newstead.
Newstead is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$396,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$880/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$396,000
Sales data pending
$285,120
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
24,411
Median age: 31
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · Mar 20265.52%
Based on $396,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · Mar 202616.05%
Based on $285,120 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
24,411
Median age
31
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
102,155
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
100
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fortitude Valley State Secondary College
New Farm State School
Ascot State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newstead.
- What is the median house price in Newstead?
- The median house price in Newstead, QLD 4006 is $396,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Newstead postcode?
- Newstead is in the 4006 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newstead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $880.
- What schools are in Newstead?
- There are 20 schools serving Newstead on this page, including Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, New Farm State School, Music Industry College.
- How walkable is Newstead?
- Newstead has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newstead?
- Newstead is close to Breakfast Creek, Bowen Hills, Bowen Bridge, Mayne, Teneriffe.
- What is the population of Newstead?
- Newstead has approximately 24,411 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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