Romsey

The population is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 41. However, children under 15 make up 19.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

This is a community with deep local roots, as only 10.3% of people were born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of residents. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.2%. This is well above the national figure and represents a 22 point increase since 2011.

The area has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places. While 52.8% of adults finished Year 12, the proportion with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

Household incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,237. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 17 points.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.7% of people, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most similar areas. There is also a high rate of unpaid work, with 26.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

First Nations residents are older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. They have a much higher typical household income than most similar areas and a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families are typically larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Only 18.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, as only 10.4% of households rent, far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and 41.3% of households have two cars.

Movement into the area is slower than elsewhere, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is quite active, with 64% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Romsey is generally well-off, scoring a 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This puts it ahead of about 90% of similar areas.

The area is cooler than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 17.9 degrees. Rainfall is well above the Victorian figure.

The community is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.5. Many residents live far from amenities, with only 22.4% within a 15-minute walk of health services.