Railton, TAS: suburb profile

The population of Railton TAS is 1,079 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Railton is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Railton is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Railton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Railton has a population density of 15 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Railton is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Railton is $975.

Population
1,079
Census 2021
Median income
$539/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$255/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Railton vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Railton is $539 a week, 23% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 278th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $255 a week, $35 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 23.4% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 45, 1 year older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRailtonTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$539/wk$698/wk −23%$766/wk
Household income$1,091/wk$1,408/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$255/wk$290/wk −12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$975/mo$1,301/mo −25%$1,733/mo
Median age4544 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.4%21.5% +1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Railton, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Railton Population

1,079 residents at the 2021 Census.

Railton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$539/wk
$28,028 per year
Ranked 7,844 of 14,663
Median Rent
$255/wk
$1,105 per month
Ranked 6,036 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Railton Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,091/wk
Median rent $255/wk
Rent to income 23.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Railton against your income

About $4,728 a month
Median rent $255/wk
Left after rent $836/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Railton Map

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Railton, Tasmania: 41.3327°S, 146.4086°E

Railton

People in Railton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (533) Female 50.6% (546)

Population Density

15
people per km²
1,079 people · 70.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,339
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.0%
New Zealand
1.0%
Scotland
0.6%
Italy
0.4%
Philippines
0.4%
Canada
0.3%
Afghanistan
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.4%
Punjabi
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.8%
Australian
40.6%
Irish
11.6%
Australian Aboriginal
9.0%
Scottish
8.2%
German
2.9%
Dutch
1.9%
Filipino
0.7%
French
0.7%
Welsh
0.7%
Italian
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
52.7%
Anglican
15.8%
Not stated
10.8%
Catholic
10.4%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Uniting Church
1.9%
Baptist
1.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

9.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.1% 387
Separated
3.6% 32
Divorced
10.9% 98
Widowed
6.5% 58
Never married
35.9% 322

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.9%
Couple: no children
34.2%
One parent: children under 15
12.0%
Couple: no children under 15
10.2%
One parent: no children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
40.7%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
11.4%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Railton

Housing Tenure

Of the 408 occupied private dwellings in Railton at the 2021 Census, 18.1% were rented, 43.6% owned outright and 36.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
43.6% 178 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
36.5% 149 dwellings
Rented
18.1% 74 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.2% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
20.2%
3 bedrooms
60.4%
4 bedrooms
14.3%
5 bedrooms
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.0%
$300-$449/mo
8.2%
$450-$599/mo
9.0%
$600-$799/mo
13.4%
$800-$999/mo
17.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
24.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.3%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
39.4%
3 vehicles
19.7%
4+ vehicles
12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Railton

Employment

Employed full-time
29.2% 223 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 139 people
Unemployed
4.6% 35 people
Not in labour force
48.0% 366 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.6%
Community & Personal Service
18.0%
Professionals
12.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.0%
Labourers
9.5%
Managers
9.5%
Sales Workers
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.8%
$4,000+/wk
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
10.8%
$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Truck
1.6%
Walked only
1.4%
Bus
1.1%
Other
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
48.3%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.9%
Bachelor Degree
14.2%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
2.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
30.8%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
14.2%
Management & Commerce
13.7%
Health
8.5%
Education
6.2%
Agriculture & Environment
5.2%
Architecture & Building
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.5%
Secondary: Government
30.2%
Vocational Education
12.1%
Primary: Catholic
7.1%
Pre-school
4.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Secondary: Catholic
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.8%
Has need for assistance
7.7%
Need for assistance not stated
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
144
Asthma
58
Arthritis
55
Diabetes
46
Lung condition
43
Heart disease
37
Kidney disease
29
Cancer
22
Stroke
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 108
Did not provide
86.5% 692

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 129
Not a volunteer
84.1% 680

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.9% 40
Never served
95.1% 777

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
1 child
18.7%
2 children
33.1%
3 children
17.3%
4 children
5.1%
5+ children
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
15
1981: 1990
13
1991: 2000
5
2001: 2010
9
2011: 2015
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
31.4%
moved in the last 5 years
7.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
871
Moved from TAS
48
Moved: same area (SA2)
28
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from NSW
9
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5: 14 hours
26.3%
15: 29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
30.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
74.0%
Blended family: no other children
11.5%
Step family: no other children
10.6%
Intact family: other children present
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Beaconsfield (Tas.)
Income: $518/wk Rent: $230/wk $25/wk less rent
Queenstown (Tas.)
Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk $105/wk less rent
Upper Burnie
Income: $572/wk Rent: $230/wk $25/wk less rent
Campbell Town
Income: $511/wk Rent: $215/wk $40/wk less rent
Shorewell Park
Income: $493/wk Rent: $220/wk $35/wk less rent
Montello
Income: $624/wk Rent: $240/wk $15/wk less rent
Sheffield
Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk $55/wk less rent
Hillcrest (Tas.)
Income: $588/wk Rent: $230/wk $25/wk less rent

Suburbs near Railton

The closest suburb to Railton is Sheffield, 8.5 km away.

Sheffield
8.5 km away · income $515/wk · rent $200/wk
Latrobe
9.5 km away · income $628/wk · rent $250/wk
Spreyton
13.1 km away · income $768/wk · rent $279/wk
Miandetta (Tas.)
15.9 km away · income $723/wk · rent $290/wk
East Devonport
16.3 km away · income $518/wk · rent $235/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Railton

What is the population of Railton TAS?

The population of Railton TAS is 1,079 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 15 people per km². Railton is ranked #3,862 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Railton?

The median personal income in Railton TAS is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year. The median household income is $1,091 per week. Family income is $1,339 per week. Railton is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Railton?

Median rent in Railton TAS is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Railton ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Railton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Railton TAS is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Railton?

The median age in Railton TAS is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Railton a good suburb to live in?

Railton is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 1,079. The median income is $539/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60533. All dollar figures in AUD.