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Railway Estate, Queensland

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Population
  
2,956 (2011 census)

State electorate(s)
  
Townsville

Postal code
  
4810

Lga
  
City of Townsville

Postcode(s)
  
4810

Railway Estate
  
Stuart

Federal division
  
Division of Herbert

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Railway Estate is a suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census, Railway Estate had a population of 2,956 people.

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Map of Railway Estate QLD 4810, Australia

Geography

Railway Estate is located on the south end of Ross Island, bounded by Ross Creek to the south-west and Ross River to the south-east. The suburb of South Townsville occupies the southern part of the island. There is a large railway yard in the north of the suburb.

History

Close to the Townsville CBD and the Port of Townsville, Railway Estate is one of the oldest residential communities in the city. The suburb's name reflects that all the land was originally owned by the Queensland Railways Department.

Facilities

  • Boat ramp
  • Parks
  • Off leash, fenced dog area next to boat ramp
  • Council community gardens

    • Services

  • Caltex 24 hours service station
  • 10th Avenue Convenience store (open 6 am - 8 pm 7 days/week)
  • Railway Parade convenience store
  • Fish and chips
  • Ann Roberts School of Dance
  • Veika hair salon
  • Turnstyles hair salon
  • Pete Snell barber shop
  • Eves embroidery
  • Liquorland
  • Council community centre
  • Emergency day care
  • Veterinary clinic
  • Ross Island Hotel

    • Schools

  • Railway Estate State School opened in 1916
  • Townsville State High School

    • Military

  • Ross Island army barracks

    • References

    Railway Estate, Queensland Wikipedia
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