Railway Estate

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer seniors than the national average. There is a strong presence of First Nations people, who make up 9.2% of the population, well above the 3.2% national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, which is consistent with the low percentage of people born abroad.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 45.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and the state figure of 41.2%.

Education levels are strong, with 57.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is about the same as the state and national figures. The area also has a high number of schools within 3 km compared to similar places.

Typical personal weekly income is $877, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is a little below the national and state figures.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, at 11.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Other health trends, such as those needing help with daily activities, are around the national average.

This area has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places, at 6.5%. Conversely, it has a much lower rate of people providing unpaid care than other areas.

First Nations people in the area show high educational achievement, with Year 12 completion at 49.7%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%. About 11% speak a First Nations language, much higher than most similar areas.

The area is defined by a high number of people living alone—35%, which is far above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most other areas.

Renters are very common here, making up 41% of households, which is far above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller than average, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than seen across the state.

Public transport access is a major feature, with 95.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, very few people work from home, at just 4.5%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 45% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure and matches the state trend.

Employment is strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and public administration.

Most homes are within a short walk of parks and schools, but almost no one can walk to groceries or health services. This makes the area's walkability score a little below the state average.