Overall score
North Ward
53.9/100
Railway Estate
38.7/100
North Ward vs Railway Estate, QLD Suburb Comparison
North Ward for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North WardRailway Estate
Crime rate
North Ward
309.5 / 1k
Railway Estate
309.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Ward
735
Railway Estate
55
Population
North Ward
5,073
Railway Estate
2,871
Metric leadNorth Ward 7Railway Estate 13 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Ward
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | North Ward | Railway Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.9/100 | 38.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 309.5 / 1k | 309.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 735 | 55 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 11.7% |
| Population | 5,073 | 2,871 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, North Ward is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Railway Estate is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace. Where North Ward is shaped by the coast, Railway Estate offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, North Ward is stronger for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability; Railway Estate answers with a quieter safety profile.
On balance, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Ward, while Railway Estate remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.