Newstead, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Newstead QLD is 7,496 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newstead is $1,536 per week ($79,872 per year). Median rent in Newstead is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Newstead has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Newstead has a population density of 10,603 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newstead is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newstead is $2,000.

Population
7,496
Census 2021
Median income
$1,536/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$490/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Newstead vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Newstead is $1,536 a week, 106% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 10th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $490 a week, $170 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNewsteadTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,536/wk$747/wk +106%$766/wk
Household income$2,325/wk$1,593/wk +46%$1,637/wk
Rent$490/wk$320/wk +53%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age3342 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.1%20.4% +0.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Newstead, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Newstead Population

7,496 residents at the 2021 Census.

Newstead Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,536/wk
$79,872 per year
Ranked 107 of 14,663
Median Rent
$490/wk
$2,123 per month
Ranked 714 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Newstead Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,325/wk
Median rent $490/wk
Rent to income 21.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Newstead against your income

About $10,075 a month
Median rent $490/wk
Left after rent $1,835/wk
Rent share 21.1%

Newstead Schools

40
schools nearby
12
government
1125
avg ICSEA score
21,959
total students
Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students
1211
ICSEA
Brisbane Grammar School Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students
1210
ICSEA
All Hallows' School Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,707 students
1183
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,896 students
1182
ICSEA
Wilston State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 840 students
1165
ICSEA
St Agatha's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 359 students
1159
ICSEA
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,436 students
1158
ICSEA
Sts Peter and Paul's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1156
ICSEA
St Columba's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 495 students
1155
ICSEA
St Rita's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,225 students
1153
ICSEA
Windsor State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 717 students
1140
ICSEA
Holy Spirit School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 265 students
1138
ICSEA
Ascot State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 631 students
1138
ICSEA
Holy Cross School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 93 students
1137
ICSEA
Clayfield College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 604 students
1135
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 40 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Newstead, with a map

Newstead Map

Newstead, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Newstead, Queensland: 27.4481°S, 153.0434°E

Newstead Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (40)

People in Newstead

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (3,653) Female 51.3% (3,842)

Population Density

10,603
people per km²
7,496 people · 0.7 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,086
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.0%
New Zealand
3.7%
China
2.2%
South Africa
1.5%
United States of America
1.3%
India
1.0%
Ireland
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.9%
Spanish
2.4%
Japanese
0.9%
Korean
0.8%
Cantonese
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
Portuguese
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.0%
Australian
23.5%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
10.7%
German
5.8%
Chinese
5.6%
Italian
4.2%
Indian
1.9%
Dutch
1.7%
Filipino
1.4%
Spanish
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.5%
Catholic
17.8%
Not stated
9.3%
Anglican
8.5%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Buddhism
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
26.8% 1,917
Separated
2.6% 188
Divorced
7.7% 551
Widowed
3.4% 242
Never married
59.5% 4,253

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
71.0%
Couple: children under 15
16.1%
Couple: no children under 15
5.2%
One parent: no children under 15
4.0%
One parent: children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.8%
2 persons
49.0%
3 persons
7.6%
4 persons
2.2%
5 persons
0.2%
6+ persons
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Newstead

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,905 occupied private dwellings in Newstead at the 2021 Census, 68.9% were rented, 12.8% owned outright and 14.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.7% 104 dwellings
Owned outright
12.8% 501 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
14.9% 580 dwellings
Rented
68.9% 2,690 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
60.0%
Separate house
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
28.2%
2 bedrooms
57.8%
3 bedrooms
12.9%
4 bedrooms
1.0%
5 bedrooms
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
1.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.0%
1 vehicle
64.0%
2 vehicles
21.5%
3 vehicles
2.0%
4+ vehicles
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Newstead

Employment

Employed full-time
63.4% 3,973 people
Employed part-time
15.8% 989 people
Unemployed
2.4% 149 people
Not in labour force
18.5% 1,160 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
46.6%
Managers
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
11.5%
Community & Personal Service
7.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Labourers
1.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
1.1%
$400-$499/wk
1.2%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
2.1%
$800-$999/wk
3.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.5%
$1-$149/wk
1.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
1.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
46.3%
Walked only
19.3%
Bus
12.3%
Did not go to work
10.2%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.8%
Bicycle
1.8%
Other
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Train
0.8%
Ferry
0.3%
Truck
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
88.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.3%
Postgraduate Degree
15.7%
Certificate III/IV
13.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.9%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.4%
Society & Culture
15.1%
Health
13.0%
Engineering
10.8%
Creative Arts
6.5%
Information Technology
5.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Education
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
42.9%
Primary: Government
16.1%
Pre-school
12.9%
Secondary: Government
9.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Primary: Catholic
5.7%
Secondary: Catholic
3.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.5%
Has need for assistance
3.1%
Need for assistance not stated
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
721
Asthma
222
Arthritis
149
Heart disease
120
Cancer
94
Diabetes
87
Lung condition
51
Stroke
38
Dementia
36
Kidney disease
35

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
7.4% 487
Did not provide
92.6% 6,123

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.2% 810
Not a volunteer
87.8% 5,804

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 51
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 18
Previously served
2.6% 174
Never served
96.3% 6,341

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
71.6%
1 child
8.5%
2 children
12.2%
3 children
5.3%
4 children
1.8%
5+ children
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
34
1961: 1970
77
1971: 1980
105
1981: 1990
163
1991: 2000
275
2001: 2010
507
2011: 2015
430
2016
131
2017
144
2018
168
2019
173
2020
117
2021
24

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

38.7%
moved in the last year
88.3%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
76.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,201
Moved from QLD
1,587
Moved: same area (SA2)
600
Moved from overseas
184
Moved from NSW
112
Moved from VIC
90
Moved from SA
26
Moved from WA
12
Moved from ACT
9
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from NT
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.5%
5: 14 hours
35.6%
15: 29 hours
7.1%
30+ hours
3.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
82.6%
Step family: no other children
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Moranbah
Income: $1,553/wk Rent: $111/wk $379/wk less rent

Suburbs near Newstead

The closest suburb to Newstead is Bowen Hills, 0.9 km away.

Bowen Hills
0.9 km away · income $1,042/wk · rent $390/wk
Teneriffe
1.0 km away · income $1,660/wk · rent $510/wk
Fortitude Valley
1.2 km away · income $1,061/wk · rent $400/wk
Albion (Brisbane - Qld)
1.6 km away · income $1,168/wk · rent $410/wk
Bulimba
1.7 km away · income $1,393/wk · rent $500/wk
Windsor (Qld)
1.9 km away · income $1,147/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newstead

What is the population of Newstead QLD?

The population of Newstead QLD is 7,496 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 10,603 people per km². Newstead is ranked #962 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newstead?

The median personal income in Newstead QLD is $1,536 per week, or $79,872 per year. The median household income is $2,325 per week. Family income is $3,086 per week. Newstead is ranked #107 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newstead?

Median rent in Newstead QLD is $490 per week ($2,123 per month). Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Newstead ranks #714 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newstead?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newstead QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newstead?

The median age in Newstead QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newstead a good suburb to live in?

Newstead is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,496. The median income is $1,536/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32137. All dollar figures in AUD.