Romsey (Vic.)

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According to investigations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with newly validated addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Romsey has an estimated residency of 6,233 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 436 people (7.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,797 people. The calculation is derived from a resident count of 6,224, assessed by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 61 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 76 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with potential room for future expansions. Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Romsey has shown steady expansion with a 2.7% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 area. Population gains in the area were mostly driven by natural increase, which made up about 53.0% of total growth in recent times, though all indicators, including interstate and overseas migration, remained positive.

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Romsey has a skilled labor force, particularly in the construction sector, with an unemployment rate of only 2.0% and relatively steady employment levels over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,449 residents are employed, which is 2.8% below the Greater Melbourne unemployment rate of 4.8%, while workforce participation is very close to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%. Census figures indicate a moderate 23.4% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.

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Income levels in the suburb of Romsey are above the national average, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The median income of taxpayers in the suburb of Romsey is $57,238, and the average income is $71,932, compared to Greater Melbourne figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $62,744 (median) and $78,852 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Romsey sit around the 65th percentile nationally. The statistics show 36.0% of the population (2,243 individuals) are in the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, which is similar to the regional average of . Housing costs consume of income, while solid earnings place residents in the rd percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income rank is in the th decile.

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Dwelling distribution in Romsey at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.1% houses and 2.8% other dwellings (semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative homes), compared to the Melbourne metro average of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Romsey was higher than the Melbourne metro average at 32.5%, with the rest of the dwellings being mortgaged (56.5%) or rented (11.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Melbourne metro average at $1,928, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to Melbourne metro averages of $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Romsey's mortgage payments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents also exceed the national figure of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority at 80.9% of all homes, consisting of 39.2% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.1%, with single person homes at 17.4% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 residents is slightly larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational outcomes present some challenges, with university qualification levels (19.7%) falling well below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation presents both a challenge and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (3.1%) and postgraduate credentials (2.9%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (30.9%).

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Public transport analysis shows 6 active transport stops running within Romsey. These stops are serviced by 4 separate routes, which combine to offer 104 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 682 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a mostly residential area, the vast majority of residents commute outward, with the car remaining the primary mode of travel at 95%. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.1 per home, which is higher than the regional average. Around 23.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 rules).

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Health measures indicate below-average outcomes in Romsey based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic disease frequency, with general health conditions common across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance coverage is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,443 people).

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Romsey displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with 89.5% of residents born in Australia, 92.6% holding citizenship, and 96.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 46.6% of residents in Romsey. However, the most pronounced overrepresentation is found in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 38 years in Romsey is similar to the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Romsey has a larger proportion of residents aged 65 - 74 (9.9%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (11.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 4.6% to 6.5% of the population, while the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 12.8% to 14.7%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 age group decreased from 13.8% to 11.6% and the 45 to cohort fell from to . By Romsey is projected to experience major changes in its age profile, led by the to age bracket, which is expected to expand by ( people), rising from to .

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Romsey currently has an estimated 455 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 229 children aged 0-2 and 153 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 8% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 539 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 666. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.