Newstead flood risk
Of Newstead’s 8,328 mapped properties, 99.4% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Newstead’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Newstead
Flood and bushfire areas across Newstead. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Newstead
Newstead sits in the Fortitude Valley police division, which recorded 13,918 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 13,918 total. Figures are for the whole Fortitude Valley police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Newstead
Newstead is mostly centre / commercial. The most common zones:
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: MU3 - Corridor
Medium density residential — townhouses, terraces and low-rise units (the “missing middle”).
Zone: MDR - Medium density residential
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: LII - Low impact industry
School catchments in Newstead
Newstead can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Newstead
At the 2021 Census, 32.4% of Newstead’s 7,496 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Newstead
Brisbane council approved 8,576 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Brisbane council area (not just Newstead). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 16B Roche Avenue, Newstead QLD 4006
- 11002/88 Doggett Street, Newstead QLD 4006
- 16 Chester Street, Newstead QLD 4006
- 14/9 Newstead Avenue, Newstead QLD 4006
- 49 Jordan Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
- 1508/12 Cunningham Street, Newstead QLD 4006
- 401/18 Longland Street, Newstead QLD 4006
- 1011/27 Commercial Road, Newstead QLD 4006
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.