Romsey vs Lancefield
Romsey (median $705,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Lancefield ($740,000).
Buying in Romsey or Lancefield?
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Romsey and Lancefield side by side
| Measure | Romsey | Lancefield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $705,000 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $553,500 | $285,120 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1054 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 5,797 | 2,743 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Romsey (1058) sits above Lancefield (1054).
- For buyers
- Romsey is the lower entry point at $705,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Romsey edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1054).
Romsey vs Lancefield: common questions
Is Romsey or Lancefield cheaper to buy in?
Romsey has the lower median house price at $705,000, roughly 5% below Lancefield ($740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Romsey or Lancefield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Romsey scores 1058 vs 1054 in Lancefield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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