Overall score
New Farm
64.0/100
Newstead
52.2/100
New Farm vs Newstead, QLD suburb comparison
New Farm for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
New FarmNewstead
Crime rate
New Farm
54.3 / 1k
Newstead
206.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Farm
533
Newstead
158
Population
New Farm
12,197
Newstead
7,496
Metric leadNew Farm 8Newstead 11 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
New Farm is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Newstead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
New Farm pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Newstead is the better pick for housing affordability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer New Farm, while Newstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.