Railway Estate vs South Townsville, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Railway Estate | South Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.2 / 1k | 159.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 165 |
| Planning activity | — | 1 |
| Population | 2,871 | 2,424 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRailway Estate
- Best for familiesRailway Estate
- Best for beach lifestyleSouth Townsville
- Best for investmentSouth Townsville
- Best for best schoolsRailway Estate
Comparison summary
Railway Estate and South Townsville offer different strengths across official suburb data. South Townsville leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Railway Estate; Housing (desirability) favours South Townsville; Schools & preschools favours Railway Estate. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Railway Estate, Families → Railway Estate, Beach lifestyle → South Townsville, Investment → South Townsville.