Newstead, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Newstead, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Newstead |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.4482 |
| Longitude | 153.04613 |
| Population | 2,163 |
| Density | 2403.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 4006 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 3 km northeast |
Newstead is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,163. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 2403.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km northeast of Brisbane. Newstead is located at 27.4482°S, 153.0461°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4006.
Newstead's character unfolds across undulating terrain, where broad avenues are fringed by mature eucalypts and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea. It lies 3.2 km north-east of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 39°T), and is situated 14.6 km south of Bracken Ridge. The air here carries a gentle warmth, even in the cooler months, a reminder of its sub-tropical embrace. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting a shifting mosaic onto neat suburban lawns and the occasional weathered fence post, hinting at a deeper, enduring connection to the land. The streets themselves seem to breathe a quiet contentment, a place where the hurried pace of the city centre feels like a distant rumour, replaced by the rustle of leaves and the murmur of everyday life.
Historically, Newstead has been shaped by its proximity to Brisbane and the fertile lands that fostered early agricultural pursuits. While the broadacre farming of yesteryear has largely given way to residential development, the echoes of that past remain in the names of some streets and the enduring sense of space that characterises the suburb. The local economy now thrives on a blend of services and retail, catering to a population that appreciates the suburb’s blend of accessibility and leafy tranquility. It’s a place where families put down roots, drawn by the promise of a settled life, and where the quiet hum of commerce is often punctuated by the chirping of native birds in the abundant green spaces.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newstead, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Newstead, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Newstead includes the postcode (4006), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newstead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |