Overall score
Lower Barrington
35.5/100
Railton
39.6/100
Lower Barrington vs Railton, TAS Suburb Comparison
Railton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lower BarringtonRailton
Crime rate
Lower Barrington
54.0 / 1k
Railton
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lower Barrington
4
Railton
8
Population
Lower Barrington
278
Railton
1,079
Metric leadLower Barrington 1Railton 62 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lower Barrington | Railton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.5/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 8 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 23.4% |
| Population | 278 | 1,079 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lower Barrington is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Railton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Lower Barrington tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Railton stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Lower Barrington generally means more mid-market housing value, while Railton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Lower Barrington if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Railton for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.