Romaine - Havenview

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 was around 3,647 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 112 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,535. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 3,645 in June 2024 and 22 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 307 persons per square kilometer. Romaine - Havenview's 3.2% population growth since the census is within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's 4.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. 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 and post-2032 growth estimation by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projections indicate an overall population decline over the period, with Romaine - Havenview's population expected to decrease by 222 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, led by the 85 and over age group with a projected increase of 88 people.

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

Romaine - Havenview has approved approximately 5 dwellings per year on average over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totaling 26 homes. In FY26, one dwelling has been approved so far. This results in an average of 5.6 new residents per year for every home built during this period.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $321,000. In the current financial year, there have been $475,000 in commercial approvals registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Romaine - Havenview shows substantially reduced construction, 63.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 820 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Romaine - Havenview should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Romaine - Havenview has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 25thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting this region: Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision, Marinus Link, North West Transmission Developments, and Tasmanian North West REZ are key projects, with the following details on those most relevant.

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The labour market in Romaine - Havenview demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Havenview has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs well represented. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing. Notably, mining employment is high at 2.7 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing, however, has limited presence with only 2.7% of employment compared to 8.4% regionally. As of September 2025, 1,898 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, a 6.3% increase from the previous year. This is 0.2% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 64.2%, above Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%.

Only 4.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Employment levels increased by 6.3% and labour force grew by 6.0% during the year to September 2025, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Tas. recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 0.5%, with a fall in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Havenview's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Romaine - Havenview SA2's median income among taxpayers was $55,921 in financial year 2023, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $65,421 during this period. For comparison, Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes were $49,689 and $59,358 respectively in financial year 2023. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Romaine - Havenview SA2's median income would be approximately $61,289 as of September 2025, and the average income would be around $71,701 during this period. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes in Romaine - Havenview rank at the 23rd percentile nationally, family incomes at the 26th percentile, and personal incomes at the 28th percentile. The largest income bracket comprises 31.4% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (1,145 residents), which is similar to the surrounding region where 28.5% fall into this bracket. While housing costs are modest, with 87.0% of income retained after expenses, total disposable income ranks at the 27th percentile nationally.

Romaine - Havenview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Romaine - Havenview's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.0% houses and 6.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas.'s dwelling structure was 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Romaine - Havenview's home ownership level was 36.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.3% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,211, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. Romaine - Havenview's median weekly rent figure was $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Romaine - Havenview's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 constitute the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households making up 27.5% and group households comprising 2.1%. 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's university qualification rate is 12.2%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (33.7%).

Educational participation is 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.

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

Romaine - Havenview has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 75 different routes that collectively facilitate 4,994 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 264 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 97% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 713 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 178 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Romaine - Havenview is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Romaine - Havenview faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is slightly lower at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,892 people), compared to 49.1% in Rest of Tas.. Mental health issues impact 10.7% and asthma affects 9.8% of residents. 62.3% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 62.0% across Rest of Tas.. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. 21.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (780 people), lower than the 24.9% in Rest of Tas.. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 91.2% of its population born in Australia, 93.0% being citizens, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 36.9% of people in Romaine-Havenview. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which made up 0.8% compared to 0.7% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (34.9%), English (32.7%), and Scottish (7.5%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 6.1% compared to 4.1% regionally, South African at 0.4% versus 0.2%, and Sri Lankan at 0.2% versus 0.1%.

Romaine - Havenview's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

Romaine - Havenview's median age is 39 years, which is considerably lower than the Rest of Tas. average of 45 years and very close to the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group shows strong representation at 14.2%, compared to the Rest of Tas., whereas the 55-64 cohort is less prevalent at 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 10.1% to 11.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.7% to 6.8%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 11.1%, and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 12.6% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Romaine - Havenview's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 69%, adding 68 residents to reach 168. Senior residents (65+) will drive 100% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 cohorts.