Newstead vs Welshmans Reef

Newstead scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newstead (1073) sits above Welshmans Reef (1062).

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Newstead and Welshmans Reef side by side

MeasureNewsteadWelshmans Reef
Renting
Owner occupied–91.0%
Renter occupied–5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby211
Average ICSEA10731062
Lifestyle and people
Walk score60
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–210
Median age–57
Climate
Annual rainfall525 mm534 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C29.0°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 (1073 vs 1062).

Newstead vs Welshmans Reef: common questions

Does Newstead or Welshmans Reef have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newstead scores 1073 vs 1062 in Welshmans Reef. 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.

Which is more walkable, Newstead or Welshmans Reef?

Newstead scores 6/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.