Railway Estate vs West End, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Railway Estate | West End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.2/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 159.2 / 1k | 159.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 41 |
| Population | 2,871 | 3,891 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRailway Estate
- Best for investmentRailway Estate
- Best for best schoolsRailway Estate
Comparison summary
Railway Estate and West End (Townsville - Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. West End (Townsville - Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West End (Townsville - Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Railway Estate; Crime rate favours West End (Townsville - Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Railway Estate, Investment → Railway Estate, Best schools → Railway Estate.