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Romsey
81 km²
Families with children are a prominent part of the community in Romsey, where the typical resident is 38 years old. This is a growing area with a high proportion of children and many people in de facto relationships. It is a largely Australian-born community with a strong preference for larger, detached homes. The area is generally well-off, with typical incomes that sit above the national figure.
Romsey has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher share of children under 15 than most similar places. There is also a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to both the state and national figures.
The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 10.1% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 92.2% of the population. Only 3.7% use another language at home, a figure far below the Victorian and national averages.
About half of the population (49.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the second most common affiliation at 43.6%.
Higher education levels are above those of similar areas, with 17.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, although this is still well below the state average.
Household wealth is high, with the typical family earning $2,298 a week. About 25.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 30.9% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 31.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members.
The First Nations community in Romsey has an unemployment rate of 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. Personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates are also well above the state and national averages.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.1% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97% of homes being detached. A huge majority (90.7%) have three or more bedrooms, and only 10.5% of residents rent.
Most people rely on cars, as 59% drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. This car-dependency is reflected in the fact that 74% of homes have two or more vehicles.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 4.5%.
The local workforce is active, with 65.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health, or transport.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are more than 15 minutes away from schools, health services, and groceries.