Newstead TAS

Postcode 7250 · Launceston LGA

Newstead is a mid-sized suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7250). With a population of 5,617, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Newstead is $665,000, having dropped significantly 12.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $420,000 (-15.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,417.

Newstead is served by 5 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1042, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 30 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Newstead offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($665K/$750K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -12.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$665K/$750K Near Median
Affordability8.7x Moderate
Price Momentum-12.5% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$60,993
Mean Income$79,295
Earners3,453
YoY Change+8.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education8/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$665K
-12.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$420K
-15.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
5,617
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,470
Personal Income /wk$787
Mortgage /mth$1,417
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops30
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA1042
Total Students2,311
Independent2
Government2
Catholic1
Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1119
Newstead CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 947
Punchbowl Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029
St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1033
Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1080
Data: 2024