Newstead vs Bulimba

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

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Newstead and Bulimba side by side

MeasureNewsteadBulimba
Price and market
Median house–$1,937,500
Median unit–$817,500
Renting
House rent$420/wk$900/wk
Unit rent$915/wk$750/wk
Owner occupied–61.0%
Renter occupied–37.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11171111
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population–7,623
Median age–40
Climate
Annual rainfall1007 mm1007 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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).

Newstead vs Bulimba: common questions

Does Newstead or Bulimba 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.