Herston vs Newstead, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Herston | Newstead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.6/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 21.8/100 | 10.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.0 / 1k | 206.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 9 |
| Walkability | 52.0/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 229 | 158 |
| Population | 2,311 | 7,496 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Herston and Newstead (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Herston leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newstead (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Herston; Crime rate favours Herston. Quick verdicts: Families → Herston, Investment → Herston, Best value → Herston, Best schools → Herston.