Railton

TAS 7305 • Rest of TAS

1,079
Population (2021)
$28,028
Median Income
70.67 km²
Area
89m
Elevation

About Railton

Railton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Tasmania, located within the Kentish (Municipality) area. With a population of 1,079 and a median income of $28,028, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 70.67 km² at an elevation of 89m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of TAS.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Railton is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Railton falls under postcode 7305 and is governed by Kentish Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lyons (McIntyre) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7305
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.33°, 146.41°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
70.67 km²
Elevation
89m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$255
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$975
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
997
Census 2021
1,079
8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,556
Income 2021
$28,028
19.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 892
Born Overseas 82

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 43
  • 2. New Zealand 11
  • 3. Scotland 6
  • 4. Italy 4
  • 5. Philippines 4
  • 6. Canada 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 483
Australian 438
Irish 125
Australian Aboriginal 97
Scottish 89
German 31
Dutch 21
Filipino 8
French 8
Welsh 8

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

815
Both parents born in Australia
116
Both parents born overseas
50
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.5%
Christianity
36.0%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
53 (4.9%)
5-14 years
135 (12.5%)
15-19 years
66 (6.1%)
20-24 years
59 (5.5%)
25-34 years
108 (10.0%)
35-44 years
117 (10.8%)
45-54 years
130 (12.0%)
55-64 years
207 (19.2%)
65-74 years
120 (11.1%)
75-84 years
78 (7.2%)
85+ years
17 (1.6%)

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