Overall score
Hawthorne
57.4/100
Newstead
52.2/100
Hawthorne vs Newstead, QLD suburb comparison
Hawthorne for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HawthorneNewstead
Crime rate
Hawthorne
25.8 / 1k
Newstead
206.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hawthorne
82
Newstead
158
Population
Hawthorne
5,090
Newstead
7,496
Metric leadHawthorne 5Newstead 32 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Hawthorne reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Newstead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Hawthorne pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Newstead is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hawthorne, while Newstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.