Newstead vs West Launceston, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newstead | West Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.4/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 18 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 80 |
| Population | 5,617 | 4,316 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Newstead (Tas.) and West Launceston offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newstead (Tas.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newstead (Tas.); Housing (desirability) favours West Launceston; Schools & preschools favours Newstead (Tas.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newstead (Tas.), Families → Newstead (Tas.), Best value → Newstead (Tas.), Best schools → Newstead (Tas.).