Railway Estate

QLD 4810 • Rest of QLD

2,871
Population (2021)
$45,604
Median Income
4.13 km²
Area
7m
Elevation

About Railway Estate

Railway Estate is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Queensland, located within the Townsville (City) area. With a population of 2,871 and a median income of $45,604, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 4.13 km² at an elevation of 7m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Railway Estate provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Railway Estate falls under postcode 4810 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Townsville electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4810
Urban Area
Townsville
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.28°, 146.82°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
4.13 km²
Elevation
7m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,430
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,852
Census 2021
2,871
0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,636
Income 2021
$45,604
18.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,300
Born Overseas 367

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 76
  • 2. New Zealand 76
  • 3. Germany 18
  • 4. Philippines 15
  • 5. India 14
  • 6. Scotland 14
  • 7. Ireland 12
  • 8. Canada 11
  • 9. South Africa 11
  • 10. United States 10
  • 11. France 9
  • 12. Fiji 8
  • 13. Papua New Guinea 8
  • 14. Malaysia 7
  • 15. Netherlands 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,149
Australian 1,054
Irish 351
Scottish 338
Australian Aboriginal 218
German 177
Italian 132
Dutch 41
New Zealander 30
Greek 28

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,845
Both parents born in Australia
429
Both parents born overseas
388
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.9%
Christianity
43.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.5%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
148 (5.2%)
5-14 years
336 (11.7%)
15-19 years
178 (6.2%)
20-24 years
255 (8.9%)
25-34 years
461 (16.1%)
35-44 years
360 (12.5%)
45-54 years
381 (13.3%)
55-64 years
376 (13.1%)
65-74 years
255 (8.9%)
75-84 years
87 (3.0%)
85+ years
40 (1.4%)

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