Tasmania · Postcode 7250
Newstead postcode and suburb data
Tasmania · Phone area code 03 · 160 km from Hobart
Suburb snapshot
Newstead at a glance vs TAS
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against TAS
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Newstead vs the TAS average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Newstead | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,470 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,417 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Newstead (7250) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 160 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area. It is administered by Launceston.
According to the 2021 Census, Newstead has a population of 5,617 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,470, close to the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 150 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Newstead includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,417, with 2,255 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Newstead scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Newstead area, including Scotch Oakburn College, Newstead College, Punchbowl Primary School and others.
Newstead is part of the Meander Valley - West Tamar statistical area in Tasmania.
Newstead details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 7250 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,617 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,470/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $787/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,417 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1489/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,255 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 150 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -41.444444 |
| Longitude | 147.160556 |
| Distance from Hobart | 160 km |
| Region (SA4) | Launceston and North East |
| Area (SA3) | Meander Valley - West Tamar |
| Local Government | Launceston |
| Federal Electorate | Bass |
| State Electorate | Lyons (McIntyre) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Hobart (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 916 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 682 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,296 (23.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,425 (25.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,286 (22.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 661 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 535 (9.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 252 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 241 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 231 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 148 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 51 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 128 (6.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 867 (40.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 787 (36.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 355 (16.6%) |
Schools in Newstead
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Newstead. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Newstead
Same Postcode (7250)
More Newstead Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.