Romaine

An assessment of population growth drivers in Romaine reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Romaine's population is estimated at around 1,903 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 53 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,850 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,903, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 256 persons per square kilometer. Romaine's 2.9% growth since census positions it within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the suburb's population expected to contract by 119 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to increase by 46 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Romaine according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Romaine shows minimal construction activity with 3 new dwellings approved annually on average between January 2016 and December 2020. This totals to 15 approvals over these five years. Such low development levels are characteristic of rural areas where housing needs are modest, and construction activity is naturally limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity.

It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects. Romaine has much lower development activity compared to Rest of Tas., with development levels also under national averages. Meanwhile, new construction during this period was completely comprised of standalone homes, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties and space are typical. The estimated population count of 1276 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Given stable or declining population forecasts for Romaine, it may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Romaine has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 22ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 0 projects that could impact this area. Key projects include Marinus Link, North West Transmission Developments, Tasmanian North West REZ, and Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Romaine significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Romaine has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

In June 2025, 1,036 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate at 1.3% below Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was higher than standard at 62.9%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, mining employs 3.2 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 2.9% of local workers, below Rest of Tas.'s 8.4%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, and labour force also increased by 2.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at around 3.9%. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment fall by 0.5% and labour force contract by 0.6%, with a marginal decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Romaine. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Romaine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Romaine's median taxpayer income was $55,610 and average was $67,574 in financial year 2022, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than national averages of $53,987 (median) and $71,117 (average). Rest of Tas., however, had a median income of $47,358 and average income of $57,384 in the same period. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest Romaine's median income will be approximately $63,301 and average will be around $76,919. According to 2021 Census figures, Romaine's household incomes rank between the 32nd and 35th percentiles, with family incomes at the 34th percentile and personal incomes at the 32nd percentile. In terms of income distribution, 33.1% of Romaine residents (629 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, slightly higher than the regional average of 28.5%. Despite manageable housing costs with 87.4% retained, disposable income in Romaine ranks below average at the 36th percentile.

Romaine is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The latest Census evaluated Romaine's dwelling structures as 92.4% houses and 7.6% other dwellings. Non-Metro Tas., however, had 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Romaine's home ownership level was 37.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.7% and rented ones at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Romaine was $1,300, higher than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,200. Romaine's median weekly rent figure stood at $280, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $240. Nationally, Romaine's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,300 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Romaine has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 74.6% of all households, including 30.1% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.4%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 1.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Romaine faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 12.9%, substantially lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 34.7%.

Educational participation is high at 28.4%, including 10.1% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 2.4% in tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 761 students: Parklands High School and Romaine Park Primary School. Its ICSEA score is 882. It functions as an education hub with 40 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities, compared to the regional average of 16.2.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Romaine shows 11 operational public transport stops. These are served by a total of 32 bus routes, offering 2,406 weekly passenger trips collectively. Residential accessibility to these stops is rated good, with residents typically located 373 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 343 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 218 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Romaine is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Romaine faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 54%, covering about 1,026 people.

This compares to a rate of 48.9% in the rest of Tasmania. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Romaine, affecting 9.7% and 9.6% of residents respectively. About 64.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 60.3% in the rest of Tasmania. The area has 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling 395 people, which is lower than the 24.7% in the rest of Tasmania. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly inline with the general population's health profile.

Romaine is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Romaine's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 90.3% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 95.6% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Romaine is Christianity, comprising 39.4% of the population. However, Islam was found to be overrepresented in Romaine, making up 1.4% compared to the regional average of 0.4%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Romaine are Australian (35.1%), English (32.8%), and Irish (7.4%). Notable divergences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 5.9%, South African at 0.6% versus 0.1%, and Maltese at 0.4% compared to 0.1%.

Romaine's median age exceeds the national pattern

Romaine's median age is 40 years, which is significantly lower than the Rest of Tas. average of 45 but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 15-24 are particularly prominent, making up 12.2% of the population, while those aged 65-74 comprise a smaller proportion at 11.6%, compared to the Rest of Tas. In the period from 2021 to present, the 65-74 age group has grown from 10.2% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.2% to 12.3%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 13.1% to 11.8%. Population forecasts for Romaine indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly at a rate of 88%, adding 40 residents to reach a total of 86. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.