Newstead vs South Launceston
The verdict
South Launceston rates higher for transport (42 vs 33).
Scores
NewsteadSouth Launceston
| Newstead | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 68 |
| Transport | 33 | 42 |
| Education | 64 | 60 |
| 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 | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,617 | 4,894 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,470 | $1,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.0% | 43.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.4% | 76.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Newstead Stable · South Launceston Stable
Property
| Newstead | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,052 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newstead · South Launceston
Transport
| Newstead | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 32 |
| 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 | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 2.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 160.6 km | 159.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Newstead | South Launceston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,617 | 4,894 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,527 | 4,711 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,840 | 5,088 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.40% | -0.95% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Newstead or South Launceston?
Newstead has a higher average school ICSEA (Newstead 1052 vs South Launceston 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newstead or South Launceston?
South Launceston has the higher transport score (Newstead 33/100 vs South Launceston 42/100).
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