Newstead vs Welshmans Reef
The verdict
Newstead rates higher for education (69 vs 53). Newstead is closer to the coast (108.6 km vs 113.4 km).
Scores
NewsteadWelshmans Reef
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 26 |
| Transport | 14 | 12 |
| Education | 69 | 53 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 820 | 210 |
| Median age | 51 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,105 | $1,259 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.5% | 26.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.1% | 71.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Newstead Moderate Growth · Welshmans Reef Moderate Growth
Property
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $570K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -4.0% | 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
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 244 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 122 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 366 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,024 | 476 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Newstead · Welshmans Reef
Transport
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 14 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.0 km | 15.9 km |
Liveability
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 108.6 km | 113.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 112.4 km | 117.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 53.3 km | 57.3 km |
Population & growth
| Newstead | Welshmans Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 820 | 210 |
| Estimated 2025 | 867 | 222 |
| Projected 2041 | 964 | 247 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Newstead or Welshmans Reef?
Newstead has the higher transport score (Newstead 14/100 vs Welshmans Reef 12/100).
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