Romaine - Havenview
Statistical Area - sa2

Romaine - Havenview is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Romaine Havenview's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 3,647, reflecting an increase of 112 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,535. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2024 and the Census date. The current density ratio is 307 persons per square kilometer. Romaine Havenview's 3.2% growth since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's growth of 3.7%. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.2% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted and adjusted using weighted aggregation methods. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 222 persons to 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 85 and over group are expected to grow by 88 people during this period.

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

Romaine - Havenview has received approximately five dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides this data on a financial year basis, showing 26 approvals in the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with none recorded yet in FY-26. Each dwelling approval corresponds to an average of 5.6 people moving into the area annually over these five years. This substantial supply-demand imbalance results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes valued at approximately $528,000 on average, indicating a focus on quality construction.

Commercial development has been minimal this financial year, with $475,000 in approvals recorded. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Romaine - Havenview's building activity is 63.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent development has solely consisted of detached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population count of 820 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment.

With a stable or declining population expected in the future, Romaine - Havenview may offer housing opportunities for buyers.

Romaine - Havenview has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision, Marinus Link, North West Transmission Developments, and Tasmanian North West REZ are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Romaine - Havenview remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Romaine Havenview has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, similar to Rest of Tas., and there's been an estimated 2.1% employment growth in the past year.

As of June 2025, 1,836 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 60.5%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Mining is particularly strong, employing 2.7 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 2.7% of workers, below Rest of Tas.'s 8.4%. Over the year to June 2025, employment and labour force both increased by 2.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable.

In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment and labour force decline slightly, with a marginal fall in unemployment. State-wide in Tasmania as of Sep-25, employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year, adding 1,170 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, and employment growth was 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Romaine Havenview's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Romaine - Havenview's median taxpayer income was $53,035 and average was $64,444 in financial year 2022, according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This aligns with national averages, contrasting with Rest of Tas.'s median income of $47,358 and average income of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.94% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $59,367 (median) and $72,139 (average). The 2021 Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Romaine - Havenview ranked modestly, between the 23rd and 28th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 31.4% of locals (1,145 people) with incomes between $1,500 and $2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 28.5% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are modest, with 87.0% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 28th percentile nationally.

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

Romaine - Havenview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consists of 94.0% houses and 6.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Tas.'s 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Romaine - Havenview stands at 36.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.3% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,211, above Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,200. Median weekly rent in Romaine - Havenview is $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $240. Nationally, Romaine - Havenview's mortgage repayments are lower at $1,211 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 70.4% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 13.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

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

The area faces educational challenges with university qualification rates at 12.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent among qualifications, at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 33.7%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education. Romaine - Havenview's 3 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 880 students. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions across Romaine - Havenview. Education provision is balanced with 2 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (24.1 places per 100 residents vs 16.3 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

The Romaine-Havenview area has 28 active public transport stops. These stops are served by a total of 59 bus routes. Each week, these routes facilitate 5,269 passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 264 meters. All routes combined make an average of 752 trips per day, which translates to approximately 188 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Romaine - Havenview is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Romaine - Havenview faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 52%, leading that of the average SA2 area (~1892 people). This compares to 48.9% across Rest of Tas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, impacting 10.7% and 9.8% of residents respectively. 62.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 60.3% across Rest of Tas. The area has 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (752 people), which is lower than the 24.7% in Rest of Tas. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Romaine-Havenview was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 91.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Romaine-Havenview is Christianity, comprising 36.9% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category is overrepresented in Romaine-Havenview at 0.8%, compared to 0.4% across the rest of Tasmania.

The top three ancestral groups in Romaine-Havenview are Australian (34.9%), English (32.7%), and Scottish (7.5%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 6.1%, South African at 0.4%, and Sri Lankan at 0.2%.

Romaine - Havenview's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Romaine-Havenview's median age is 39 years, considerably lower than Rest of Tas.'s average of 45 and close to Australia's national average of 38. The 25-34 age group makes up 14.2% of the population compared to Rest of Tas., while the 55-64 cohort comprises 11.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 65-74 age group grew from 10.1% to 11.4%, the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.6% to 11.4%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.6% to 11.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Romaine-Havenview's age profile will significantly change. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 81%, adding 75 residents to reach 168. Senior residents (65+) will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts.