Newstead
City in Tasmania, Australia
Overview
Newstead is a quiet, leafy suburb just east of Launceston in northern Tasmania. Blending heritage character, green spaces, and a welcoming local community, it offers the charm of small-town Australia within easy reach of city amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Tasmania
Population
5,617
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-41.44°, 147.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,193
Local Cost
$1,427
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
860 mm
Internet Speed
22 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
74
Coworking
0
Cafes
39
Nightlife
13
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
351.0
Airport
LST
Distance
12 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.