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 is approximately 3,647 as of November 2025. 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: 3,645 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 307 persons per square kilometer. Romaine-Havenview's growth rate of 3.2% since the Census is within 1.2 percentage points of its SA3 area's 4.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 58.2% to overall population gains recently.

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 estimates, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 222 persons in Romaine-Havenview by 2041, with the 85 and over age group expected to increase by 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 seen approximately five dwellings granted development approval annually. Between financial years 2021 and 2025, a total of 26 homes were approved, with one more approved in the current financial year 2026. On average, each home built over these five years brought in about 5.6 new residents per year.

This demand has significantly outpaced supply, which typically drives up prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new properties was $321,000 during this period. In the current financial year, commercial approvals totalled $475,000, indicating limited commercial development activity in the area. Compared to the rest of Tasmania, Romaine - Havenview has shown a substantial reduction in construction, 63% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Nationally, this activity is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints or the area's maturity. All newly constructed dwellings have been detached, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space. With an estimated 820 people per dwelling approval, Romaine - Havenview has a quiet development environment. Given the expected stable or declining population, housing pressure should remain relatively low, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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. A single project is identified by AreaSearch as potentially affecting this region. Notable projects include Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision, Marinus Link, North West Transmission Developments, and Tasmanian North West REZ. The following details those likely to have the most relevance.

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

Havenview has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 3.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.3%.

There are 1,898 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% lower than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 64.6%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 58.7%. According to Census responses, 4.8% of residents work from home. Major industries of employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Mining has a notable concentration with employment levels at 2.7 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.7%, compared to the regional average of 8.4%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 6.3% and labour force grew by 6.0%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Tas. saw employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 0.5%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Havenview's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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. These figures compare to those for Rest of Tas., which were $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,289 (median) and $71,701 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes in Romaine - Havenview rank between the 22nd and 28th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 31.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,145 residents), mirroring the surrounding region where 28.5% occupy this bracket. Housing costs are modest with 87.0% of income retained in Romaine - Havenview, but total disposable income ranks at just 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

In Romaine - Havenview, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.0% of dwellings were houses while 6.0% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Tas., where 89.9% of dwellings were houses and 10.1% were other types. Home ownership in Romaine - Havenview stood at 36.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.3% and rented ones at 26.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,211, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent figure in Romaine - Havenview was $260, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Romaine - Havenview's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,211 against 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 constitute 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%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3 people.

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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with 9.1% of residents holding one, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.7% of residents aged 15+ having them, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (33.7%). Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.3%), secondary (8.1%), and tertiary (2.6%) levels.

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.

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

Romaine-Havenview has 28 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 75 different routes, offering a total of 4994 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 264 meters from their nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most Romaine-Havenview residents commute outward, primarily using cars (97%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, only 4.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 713 trips daily, translating to roughly 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 based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is at approximately 52% of the total population (~1,892 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area's 49.1%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (10.7%) and asthma (9.8%), with 62.3% reporting no medical ailments, similar to Rest of Tas.'s 62.0%. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over (752 people), lower than Rest of Tas.'s 24.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings 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 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. However, there was an overrepresentation in the 'Other' category, which constitutes 0.8% compared to 0.7% across the rest of Tasmania.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (34.9%), English (32.7%), and Scottish (7.5%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 6.1%, compared to 4.1% regionally, South African at 0.4% (vs 0.2%) and Sri Lankan at 0.2% (vs 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 Tasmania average of 45 years but very close to the national average of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 years shows strong representation at 14.2%, compared to the Rest of Tasmania, whereas the age group of 55-64 years is less prevalent at 11.9%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the age group of 65 to 74 years has grown from 10.1% to 11.4% of the population. Conversely, the age group of 45 to 54 years has declined from 13.6% to 11.4%, and the age group of 5 to 14 years has dropped from 12.6% to 11.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Romaine-Havenview's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The age group of 85 years and above shows the strongest projected growth at 81%, adding 75 residents to reach a total of 168. Senior residents aged 65 years and above will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the age groups of 0 to 4 years and 35 to 44 years.