Railton, TAS 7305 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Railton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7305, home to 1,079 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 186 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$255 /wk
Population1,079
Median age45
Area70.7 km²
To CBD186 km
LGAKentish

Demographics

Population
1,079
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,091 /week
Median personal income
$539 /week
Median family income
$1,339 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Kentish
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$255 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Sheffield School (Railton Campus) Primary · Government
  • Sheffield School Combined · Government
  • Sassafras Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Railton, Latrobe Rd opp Esplanade bus · 126 m
  • Railton, Latrobe Rd after Esplanade bus · 137 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 46.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.8% of the 534 resolvable premises in Railton. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 97.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 200 across the Kentish LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 105 other offences, 76 violent offences, 9 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Kentish — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Railton?

Railton (TAS 7305) had 1,079 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Kentish local government area.

What is the median rent in Railton?

The median advertised rent in Railton is $255/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Railton?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Railton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Sheffield School (Railton Campus) (1.1 km), Sheffield School (8.8 km), Sassafras Primary School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Railton?

Railton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Railton?

Across Kentish LGA, 200 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (105), violent (76), vehicle theft (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Railton?

In Railton, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (46.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Railton?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Railton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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