Overall score
Invermay
47.7/100
Newstead
52.7/100
Invermay vs Newstead, TAS Suburb Comparison
Invermay for retirees and families; Newstead for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
InvermayNewstead
Crime rate
Invermay
120.4 / 1k
Newstead
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Invermay
276
Newstead
171
Population
Invermay
3,498
Newstead
5,617
Metric leadInvermay 3Newstead 63 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 | Invermay | Newstead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 65.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 30 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 276 | 171 |
| Green cover | 17.0% | 5.9% |
| Population | 3,498 | 5,617 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Invermay is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Newstead is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Invermay pulls ahead on walkability, plus nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Newstead is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. Invermay generally means more approachable housing costs, while Newstead leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Newstead, while Invermay 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.