Newstead vs Norwood
The verdict
Newstead rates higher for education (64 vs 56). Newstead is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 4.8 km).
Scores
NewsteadNorwood
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 62 |
| Transport | 33 | 30 |
| Education | 64 | 56 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,617 | 3,869 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,470 | $1,440 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.0% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Newstead Stable · Norwood Stable
Property
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newstead · Norwood
Transport
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.6°C | 12.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 660 | 660 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 160.6 km | 158.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Newstead | Norwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,617 | 3,869 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,527 | 3,619 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,840 | 4,022 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.40% | -1.66% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Newstead or Norwood?
Newstead has a higher average school ICSEA (Newstead 1059 vs Norwood 976; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newstead or Norwood?
Newstead has the higher transport score (Newstead 33/100 vs Norwood 30/100).
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