Overall score
Newstead
52.2/100
Windsor
62.5/100
Newstead vs Windsor, QLD suburb comparison
Newstead for schools; Windsor for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewsteadWindsor
Crime rate
Newstead
206.5 / 1k
Windsor
48.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newstead
158
Windsor
291
Population
Newstead
7,496
Windsor
7,811
Metric leadNewstead 2Windsor 71 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.
| Category | Newstead | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.2/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.9/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 206.5 / 1k | 48.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 39 |
| Walkability | 68.5/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 158 | 291 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 7,496 | 7,811 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Newstead is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Windsor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Newstead pulls ahead on walkability, whereas Windsor is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Windsor, while Newstead remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.