North Ward vs Railway Estate, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | North Ward | Railway Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.1/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.3 / 1k | 159.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 5 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 729 | 56 |
| Population | 5,073 | 2,871 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesNorth Ward
- Best for beach lifestyleNorth Ward
- Best for best valueNorth Ward
- Best for best schoolsNorth Ward
Comparison summary
North Ward and Railway Estate offer different strengths across official suburb data. North Ward leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours North Ward; Housing (desirability) favours North Ward; Crime rate favours Railway Estate. Quick verdicts: Families → North Ward, Beach lifestyle → North Ward, Best value → North Ward, Best schools → North Ward.