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Bowen Hills vs Newstead

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. Bowen Hills scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

Bowen HillsNewstead
Active6713
Safety44
Wealth1875
Value1243
Parks2352
Cafés9196
Transit8571
Green space2948
Active & healthy5443
Schools nearby (OSM)1818
Median rent$390/wk $490/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$3,775,000$3,775,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 20262828
Population4,8987,496
Full profile Bowen Hills in full Newstead in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Bowen Hills safer than Newstead?

Bowen Hills and Newstead score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Bowen Hills or Newstead?

Bowen Hills and Newstead have the same median house price.

Should I live in Bowen Hills or Newstead?

Bowen Hills scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bowen Hills or Newstead.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →