Romsey at a glance
Median house
$705,000
Median unit
$553,500
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
5,797
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Romsey.
The postcode for Romsey is 3434 (VIC).
The median house price in Romsey is $705,000.
Romsey (3434) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $705,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Romsey has roughly 5,797 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Romsey scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Romsey's population at 5,797, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,797
Median age
38
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $705,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $553,500, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $141,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Romsey on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$705,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $553,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$371/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$705,000
$553,500
5,797
Median age: 38
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.74% (median rent $371/wk against a $705,000 price tag). Units yield 3.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.74%
Based on $705,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.57%
Based on $553,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202686%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
97
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Romsey.
Local schools for Romsey
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Romsey Primary School
Lancefield Primary School
Bolinda Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Romsey.
- What is the median house price in Romsey?
- The median house price in Romsey, VIC 3434 is $705,000. The median unit price is $553,500.
- What is the Romsey postcode?
- Romsey is in the 3434 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Romsey?
- Romsey is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3434, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Romsey?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $371, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Romsey?
- There are 20 schools serving Romsey on this page, including Romsey Primary School, St Mary's School, Lancefield Primary School.
- How walkable is Romsey?
- Romsey has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Romsey?
- Romsey is close to Rochford, Kerrie, Springfield, Lancefield, Chintin.
- What is the population of Romsey?
- The population of Romsey is approximately 5,797 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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