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Newstead, QLD
R-Score 97 / 100 — ranked #471 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Newstead Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 97 / 100 | Ranked #471 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $830,000 | +0% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $780/wk | Implies a 5.1% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 11.9% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 110 days | Part of Brisbane (QLD) council area (LGA avg R-Score 79/100) |
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Newstead QLD FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Newstead, QLD
Is Newstead QLD a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Newstead (QLD 4005) scores 97/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #471 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $830,000, median rent of $780/wk, gross yield of 5.1%, and vacancy of 11.9%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Newstead QLD?
The current median property price in Newstead (QLD) is $830,000 (Oct 2026), representing a 0% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Newstead currently spend a median of 110 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Newstead QLD?
In Newstead (QLD), the median weekly asking rent is $780/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 5.1%. The suburb vacancy rate is 11.9% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Newstead QLD?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Newstead against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Newstead Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Newstead QLD located in?
Newstead (QLD, postcode 4005, 4006) is located in the Brisbane council area (LGA) within Greater Brisbane. Across Brisbane, the council-wide average R-Score is 79/100 across 189 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.