Fortitude Valley vs Newstead, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Fortitude Valley | Newstead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.1/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.9/100 | 10.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.1 / 1k | 206.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 9 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 533 | 158 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 9,708 | 7,496 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewstead
- Best for familiesFortitude Valley
- Best for investmentFortitude Valley
- Best for best schoolsFortitude Valley
Comparison summary
Fortitude Valley and Newstead (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Fortitude Valley leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Fortitude Valley; Housing (desirability) favours Newstead (Qld); Parks & reserves favours Fortitude Valley. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newstead (Qld), Families → Fortitude Valley, Investment → Fortitude Valley, Best schools → Fortitude Valley.