Overall score
Newstead
52.7/100
Norwood
42.6/100
Newstead vs Norwood, TAS Suburb Comparison
Newstead for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewsteadNorwood
Crime rate
Newstead
120.4 / 1k
Norwood
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newstead
171
Norwood
68
Population
Newstead
5,617
Norwood
3,869
Metric leadNewstead 9Norwood 12 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 | Norwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 25 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 171 | 68 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Population | 5,617 | 3,869 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Newstead reads as a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace; Norwood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Newstead tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Norwood stands out for housing affordability. Newstead generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Norwood leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Newstead the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Norwood.
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.