Romsey, VIC 3434 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Romsey is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3434, home to 5,797 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Macedon Ranges local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 55 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,797
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,068 /week
- Median personal income
- $856 /week
- Median family income
- $2,298 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Macedon Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,928
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Romsey Primary School
- St Mary's School
- Lancefield Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Romsey Community Hub/Main St
- Garden Pl/Main St
- Gordon Cres/Main St
- Palmer St/Main St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 54.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 45.1% of the 2,611 resolvable premises in Romsey. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 191 across postcode 3434 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 92 property offences, 36 violent offences, 15 drug offences.
- Wider Macedon Ranges LGA: 4,801 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romsey?
Romsey (VIC 3434) had 5,797 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Romsey?
The median advertised rent in Romsey is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Romsey?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Romsey covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Romsey Primary School (0.7 km), St Mary's School (8.1 km), Lancefield Primary School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Romsey?
Romsey is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (45.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Romsey?
Across postcode 3434, 191 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (92), violent (36), drug offences (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Romsey?
In Romsey, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (54.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Romsey?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Romsey centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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