Overall score
Herston
46.1/100
Newstead
52.3/100
Herston vs Newstead, QLD suburb comparison
Herston for investment; Newstead for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HerstonNewstead
Crime rate
Herston
214.2 / 1k
Newstead
214.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Herston
229
Newstead
158
Population
Herston
2,311
Newstead
7,496
Metric leadHerston 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
Herston reads as an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap; Newstead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Herston pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Newstead is the better pick for walkability and overall desirability.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Herston, while Newstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.