Newstead

TAS 7250 · Launceston

Relaxed Tasmanian suburb with affordable homes & great lifestyle.

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Overall Livability
6.3 /10
Good
$460k
Median House
$310/wk
Weekly Rent
5,617
Population
+4.6%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Newstead, TAS

7250

The postcode for Newstead is 7250. Newstead is a suburb in Launceston, TAS, Australia, with a population of 5,617 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 7250

About Newstead

Relaxed Tasmanian suburb with affordable homes & great lifestyle.

Newstead is a well-established suburb in the greater Hobart or Launceston area, offering affordable housing, quality schools and a relaxed Tasmanian lifestyle.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Singles · Students · Professionals · Families with Kids

Livability

How Newstead scores across the categories that matter most.

6.3 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
7.7
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
5.9
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$460k
Median House
$276k
Median Unit
$310/wk
Median Rent
+4.6%
1 Year Growth
+28.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Newstead

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
28 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 5,617
Median Age 43 years
Families 64%
Owner Occupiers 66.2%
Renters 27.1%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
8

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Newstead

5 nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Newstead?

Newstead is in postcode 7250, in TAS, Australia.

Where is Newstead?

Newstead is a suburb in TAS, within the Launceston local government area, Australia.

Is Newstead a good place to live?

Newstead has an overall livability score of 6.3 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.