Overall score
Newstead
49.7/100
Windsor
60.7/100
Newstead vs Windsor, QLD Suburb Comparison
Windsor for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewsteadWindsor
Crime rate
Newstead
334.3 / 1k
Windsor
79.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newstead
163
Windsor
292
Population
Newstead
7,496
Windsor
7,811
Metric leadNewstead 2Windsor 82 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 | Newstead | Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.8/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 334.3 / 1k | 79.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 39 |
| Walkability | 68.5/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 292 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Green cover | 7.6% | 16.0% |
| 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 schools and education options, plus walkability, whereas Windsor is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Households prioritising schools may find Newstead the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Windsor.
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.