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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Romsey, VIC, 3434

Current weather

9.4°CRain showers

98% humidity · 31.6 km/h wind · 11.7° / 8.1° today · 19.6 mm rain

Desirability index

69.9/100

#155 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Romsey is a smaller suburban community in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 5,797 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 203 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+37%), roughly 35.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, 8 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,797
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$2,068
Dwelling vacancy
5.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
115 of 2,128
Median monthly mortgage
$1,928
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
132 / 43 / 15

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
203
Against the person
40
Against property
95
Rate per 1,000 residents
35
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 145 residents
State safety percentile
30.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+37.2%

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle13
  • B49 Other Theft23
  • C32 Drug Possession15
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order14
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions14

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
986
  • Romsey Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

8 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Palmer St/Main St
  • Romsey Community Hub/Main St
  • Romsey Community Hub/Main St
  • Romsey Community Hub/Main St
  • Romsey Community Hub/Main St

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

99 planning-related records

2021· 41 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Removal of one (1) native tree
    MELBOURNE LANCEFIELD ROAD ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation of eighteen (18) solar panels on the roof of an existing dwelling covered by Heritage Overlay
    136-138 MAIN STREET ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed)
    11 WHELANS PLACE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a replacement Dwelling and an Outhouse (ancillary dwelling)
    184 KNOX ROAD ROMSEY 3434Withdrawn
  • Development of the land for three (3) additional dwellings to rear of existing dwelling
    26 METCALFE DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of 2 Additional Single Storey Dwellings and 3 Lot Subdivision (Amendment sought for new dwelling design for Lot 3)
    11 REDWOOD COURT ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: A two lot subdivision on land affected by the General Residential Zone Schedule 1 and the Design and Development Overlay Schedule 18
    55 METCALFE DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    9 DIANELLA WAY ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Resubdivision of the land into Three (3) lots, removal of Easement (Powersupply), use of the proposed Lot 3 for rural industry (manufacture of sparkling wine and ancillary table wine) and development of an associated warehouse building and associated building containing a wine store, tank room and bottling line (Amendment sought to alter the approved warehouse building)
    160 GLENFERN ROAD ROMSEY 3434NOD issued by a delegate
  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)
    98 TARRAWARRA LANE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Veranda and Deck
    12 MAPLE DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Dwelling
    17 POPLAR DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the Land into Two (2) Lots
    5 OLD FARM WAY ROMSEY 3434Refusal issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)
    4 BENJAMIN PLACE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Extension to Existing Medical Centre
    99 MAIN STREET ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of two existing lots into eleven (11) lots. (Amendment sought for alterations to Conditions (5 & 11) and Removal of Two (2) Trees.
    142 Barry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision.
    42 METCALFE DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed).
    21 Casuarina DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    34 Casuarina DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Place of Assembly (Wellness Centre) and associated accommodation (bed and breakfast)
    99 CROOKED ROAD ROMSEY 3434NOD issued by a delegate

  • April 2021

  • Construction of four additional dwellings (to rear of existing dwelling) (Amendment sought to construct a veranda on Lot 5).
    UNIT 1/17 REGAN DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of the Land into (2) Two Lots
    23 WRIXON STREET ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    35 Embley CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of two existing lots into eleven (11) lots. (Amendment sought for alterations to conditions and removal of two (2) trees and alter condition 5 and 10).
    142 Barry StreetLapsed

  • March 2021

  • Development of an outbuilding (shed) with attached enclosed verandah.
    11 Melaleuca BoulevardPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of four outbuildings and habitable outbuilding (Stables, garage, and two sheds) in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    3046 MELBOURNE LANCEFIELD ROAD ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and garage.
    8 Conner CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    99 TARRAWARRA LANE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed).
    68 Metcalfe DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the Land for a Dwelling
    3 CONNER COURT ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (shed)
    9A Susanne CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding (garage)
    7 Dianella WayNo permit required

  • February 2021

  • Development of an Extension Associated with Existing Industry (Wine Production) and Associated Works
    144 GLENFERN ROAD ROMSEY 3434Withdrawn
  • Restaurant/Cafe liquor licence, Reduction of car parking requirements (16 Car Parking Spaces) and Alteration to Access from a Road Zone Category 1
    Unit 4/115 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Domestic Animal Husbandry (5 Dogs)
    9 NEWNHAM DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and Development of the land for a dwelling (Amendment sought to alter location of dwelling, driveway, and watertank, and to add shed)
    2268 ROMSEY ROAD ROMSEY 3434Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dam
    3046 Melbourne Lancefield RoadLapsed
  • Display of Business Identification Sign
    47 Barry StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding
    3 Dianella WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Shopfront Signage
    126 Main StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 58 proposals

58 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

10 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiqourlandAlcohol
  • Clinic

    28 White Avenue

  • Romsey LibraryLibrary

    98 Main Street, Romsey

  • Romsey Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Playground
  • Romsey LPOPost office

    Unit 1 33 Main Street, Romsey

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter
  • ColesSupermarket
  • IGASupermarket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bolinda Creek Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Deep Creek K16 Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Ecotherapy ParkPark
  • Lions ParkPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • ClinicWhite Avenueclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • SEYMOUR COTTAGENH2268

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
72
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
69.9/100
Cohort rank
#155 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • SEYMOUR COTTAGEheritageNH2268
  • ClinichealthWhite Avenueclinic
  • Bolinda Creek Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Deep Creek K16 Streamside Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Ecotherapy Parkgovernmentpark
  • Lions Parkgovernmentpark
  • Construction of Veranda and Deckplanning12 MAPLE DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Lodged 02 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an Outbuilding (Shed)planning11 WHELANS PLACE ROMSEY 3434Lodged 12 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of four additional dwellings (to rear of existing dwelling) (Amendment sought to construct a veranda on Lot 5).planningUNIT 1/17 REGAN DRIVE ROMSEY 3434Lodged 27 Apr 2021 · Withdrawn
  • Development of 2 Additional Single Storey Dwellings and 3 Lot Subdivision (Amendment sought for new dwelling design for Lot 3)planning11 REDWOOD COURT ROMSEY 3434Lodged 29 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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