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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Romsey, 3434

Est. population · Jun 2025

6,198

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+9.0%

Median age

38

Median income

$2,068/wk

Employment rate

63.6%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$810,000

Languages at home

3.9%non-English

Most common: Arabic, Italian, German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

54.6/100
Average

Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Romsey is known for: Green suburb, National parks, High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Macedon Ranges Council, Romsey is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability lands around average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.

At a glance

Romsey snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$810k

+1.3% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

6,198

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

5.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#12

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

29th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

66th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

7/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

40th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
54.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 30% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1595th in Australia
State rank
376th in VIC
Peer rank
#12 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#70 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$810,000
Median price change
+1.3%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

6,198(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +9.0% over 5 years · 66th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+9.0%
Change in 1 year
+56
Change in 5 years
+512
Growth rank in VIC
66th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,850), extrapolated at +1.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
1,951 / 43 / 15

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
203
Against the person
40
Against property
95
Rate per 1,000 residents
32.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 145 residents
State safety percentile
29th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
986
Median ICSEA percentile
40th
School list
  • Romsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 986 · 40th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 323 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

2 supermarkets · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Decent local green space — 7 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
37/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.21
Shopping(2)
  • ColesSupermarket
  • IGASupermarket
Community(1)
  • Romsey LibraryLibrary

    98 Main Street, Romsey

Health & services(1)
  • Clinic

    28 White Avenue

Sport & outdoors(6)
  • Lions ParkPark
  • Park (2)
  • Playground
  • Romsey Skate ParkSports field
  • Swimming pool
Other(9)
  • LiqourlandAlcohol
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Laundry
  • Parking (8)
  • Ampol FoodaryPetrol station

    31B Main Street

  • Romsey Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • Romsey LPOPost office

    Unit 1 33 Main Street, Romsey

  • Public toilets
  • Shelter

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

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

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

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

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Romsey Uniting Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Kilmore & District Hospital (21.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • ClinicWhite AvenueClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
222
Participants per 1,000 residents
35.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 13°
Rainfall
126 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 9°
Rainfall
148 mm · ~18 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
218 mm · ~27 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
188 mm · ~24 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

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· 40 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

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • SEYMOUR COTTAGENH2268

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
McEwen
Member of Parliament
Rob MITCHELL (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
117,921
Turnout (2025)
93.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.9 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 45.2%Labor 54.8%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 16.0 km away).

Coalition 46.1%Labor 53.9%

0.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • RomseyLabor 54.0% · Coalition 46.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • LancefieldLabor 50.8% · Coalition 49.2% TPP (2025)8.9 km away
  • BolindaLabor 47.3% · Coalition 52.7% TPP (2025)9.0 km away
  • RiddellLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)12.5 km away
  • NewhamLabor 53.1% · Coalition 46.9% TPP (2025)12.6 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Macedon Ranges Council

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Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.