Bowen Hills vs Newstead
The verdict
Bowen Hills rates higher for transport (95 vs 87). Newstead rates higher for education (90 vs 84). Bowen Hills has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 21 min).
Scores
Bowen HillsNewstead
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 |
| Transport | 95 | 87 |
| Education | 84 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,898 | 7,496 |
| Median age | 30 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,551 | $2,325 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 62.0% |
| Born in Australia | 52.3% | 60.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.6 | 1.7 |
Growth: Bowen Hills — · Newstead —
Property
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 934 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 408 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bowen Hills · Newstead
Transport
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 14 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 640 m |
Liveability
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 31 |
| Parks | 5 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 10 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.3 km | 10.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.0 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.0 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bowen Hills | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,898 | 7,496 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,700 | 8,724 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.86% | 3.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bowen Hills or Newstead?
Newstead has the higher residential safety score (Bowen Hills 65/100 vs Newstead 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Bowen Hills or Newstead?
Bowen Hills has the higher transport score (Bowen Hills 95/100 vs Newstead 87/100).
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