Railton TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Railton, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

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 15.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Railton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Railton is $975.

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Railton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Railton Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$539/wk
$28,028 per year
#7844 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$255/wk
$1,105 per month
#6036 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Railton Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

15.3
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

Railton 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 & Locality (SAL)

Railton Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
54.4% 178 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
45.6% 149 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Railton Country of Birth

Australia
96.5%
England
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Railton Religion

No Religion
54.4%
Anglican
16.4%
Not stated
11.1%
Catholic
10.7%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Baptist
1.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Railton 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Railton Languages Spoken at Home

French
50.0%
Other
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton Ancestry

English
35.7%
Australian
32.3%
Irish
9.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.2%
Scottish
6.6%
Other
2.9%
German
2.3%
Dutch
1.6%
Filipino
0.6%
French
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
Italian
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Railton 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

Railton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.1% 162
No need for assistance
91.9% 1,828

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

Railton Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.9% 129
Not a volunteer
84.1% 680

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton Indigenous Population

10.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
207
Indigenous residents
1,759
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.9% 40
👤
Never served
95.1% 777

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Railton Unpaid Carers

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton 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

Railton Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
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.

If you earn X in Railton

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Railton vs State & National Average

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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 15.3 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 TAS average of $677/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.