Railton
TAS 7305 · Kentish
1,079 (2021) → 1,098 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Railton is a moderate growth suburb in Kentish, TAS 7305, about 189km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Railton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 16km inland. Railton has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.99%), New Zealand (1.02%), Scotland (0.56%), Italy (0.37%), Philippines (0.37%)
Top languages: Italian (0.37%), Punjabi (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 922 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sheffield SchoolCombined · Government · 9kmICSEA 938
- Sassafras Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 889
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Railton
How far is Railton from Hobart CBD?
Railton is about 188.6 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in Railton?
Railton has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Railton?
Railton has a transport score of 9/100 and 2 bus stops.