Overall score
Balmoral
58.2/100
Newstead
49.7/100
Balmoral vs Newstead, QLD Suburb Comparison
Balmoral for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalmoralNewstead
Crime rate
Balmoral
41.1 / 1k
Newstead
334.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balmoral
44
Newstead
163
Population
Balmoral
4,173
Newstead
7,496
Metric leadBalmoral 5Newstead 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Balmoral | Newstead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.9/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.1 / 1k | 334.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 9 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 163 |
| Green cover | 4.9% | 7.6% |
| Population | 4,173 | 7,496 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Balmoral is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Newstead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Balmoral is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Newstead answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Balmoral, while Newstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.