Newstead
VIC 3462 · Mount Alexander
820 (2021) → 867 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newstead is a moderate growth suburb in Mount Alexander, VIC 3462, about 112km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $570K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 109km inland. Newstead has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.49%), New Zealand (1.34%), Netherlands (0.49%), Germany (0.37%), Ireland (0.37%)
Top languages: Greek (0.61%), French (0.49%), Spanish (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1078 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newstead Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1057
Nearby (within 10km)
- Castlemaine Steiner School & KindergartenCombined · Independent · 9.5kmICSEA 1099
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Newstead
Is Newstead safe?
Newstead has a residential safety score of 86/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,024 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Newstead?
In Newstead, the .
How far is Newstead from Melbourne CBD?
Newstead is about 112.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Newstead?
Newstead has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1057 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newstead?
Newstead has a transport score of 14/100 and 4 bus stops.