Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Fortitude Valley scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Fortitude Valley | Newstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 28 | 13 |
| Safety | 4 | 4 |
| Wealth | 22 | 75 |
| Value | 16 | 43 |
| Parks | 52 | 52 |
| Cafés | 97 | 96 |
| Transit | 99 | 71 |
| Green space | 8 | 48 |
| Active & healthy | 38 | 43 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 85 | 18 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $490/wk |
| Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026) | — | $3,775,000 |
| House sales in the 12 months to March 2026 | — | 28 |
| Population | 9,708 | 7,496 |
| Full profile | Fortitude Valley 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.
Fortitude Valley and Newstead score the same for safety on official crime statistics.
Fortitude Valley scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Fortitude Valley or Newstead.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →